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OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU)
Keep micro-credential loans interest-free
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: OSAP microcredential pages now show updated 2026–2027 deadlines, a new October 21, 2026 full-time deadline, and revised application guidance for part-time and microcredential applicants.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: OSAP microcredential pages now show updated 2026–2027 deadlines, a new October 21, 2026 full-time deadline, and revised application guidance for part-time and microcredential applicants.
OSAP Microcredentials dates and application steps updated
The OSAP Important Dates and Deadlines page now shows 2026–2027 deadline tables instead of 2025–2026, and the full-time fall-only deadline moved from October 15, 2025 to October 21, 2026. That same page now names Undergraduate, School of Law and School of Medicine students, and the CIFS/Schedule 2 section no longer includes Work-Term Students. The How to apply for OSAP page also changed its timing guidance: part-time online applications now show Open instead of Late Spring 2026, while micro-credential online applications remain Summer 2026 and paper applications remain Fall 2026. The OSAP information module page now focuses more narrowly on first-time module steps and no longer presents the broader set of OSAP navigation and support links that were previously visible.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Students with outstanding Micro-credential Student Loans issued through OSAP.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Continuation of Interest-Free Status Micro-credentials Application helps students keep OSAP Micro-credential Student Loans interest-free while studying in approved micro-credential or part-time programs. It applies to study periods under 12 weeks for micro-credentials or 4 to 52 weeks for part-time programs, and the package is sent through the OSAP account or the financial aid office.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short, focused workforce training through approved microcredentials.
- Skills upgrading through Chang School microcredential courses.
Documents Needed
- Part 1: Registration and Your Profile.
- Part 2: Continuation of Interest-Free Status Application.
- Part 3: Enrolment Confirmation - Section C: Student Information only.
- Canada Student Financial Assistance Program Confirmation of Enrolment Schedule 2 form, if you are a part-time student with previous OSAP for Part-Time Students Loans.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students with outstanding Micro-credential Student Loans issued through OSAP.
- Students enrolled in a micro-credential or part-time program at a postsecondary school approved for OSAP purposes.
- Students who are in or within 15 days of starting the current study period.
Who is not eligible
- Part-time or full-time students with outstanding Micro-credential Student Loans who are submitting an OSAP Application for Part-Time Students or an OSAP Application for Full-Time Students.
- Full-time students with previous OSAP loans who should use the Continuation of Interest-Free Status Full-Time Application instead.
Eligible expenses
- Tuition.
- Mandatory program fees.
- Books.
- Equipment, excluding technology such as a laptop.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Technology costs such as laptops.
- Costs for non-OSAP-approved courses.
- Late fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Application must be for an OSAP-approved microcredential.
- Enrolment must be completed for the selected course.
- Required documents must be submitted on time.
How to apply
- Complete Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the application package.
- Send all parts of your completed application package to the financial aid office at your school to complete Part 3 (Enrolment Confirmation) - Section D: Information from School and submit to the ministry.
- Upload the form to your OSAP account using the Print or upload documents button, or submit a paper copy.
- If you are going to a school in Ontario, send all parts of your completed form and any required documents to your school’s financial aid office.
- If you are going to a school outside of Ontario, forward Part 3 to your school for completion, then send all parts of your completed application package to the Student Financial Assistance Branch in Thunder Bay.
Processing and Agreement
- Your financial aid office or the ministry will notify you if your application is denied.
- If your application is approved, your existing Micro-credential Student Loans may be eligible to be placed into interest-free status.
- The National Student Loans Service Centre for OSAP Micro-credentials Program will be notified of your new study period information.
- Your information can still be rejected by the NSLSC for OSAP Micro-credentials Program if your loans are not in good standing.
Additional information
- OSAP for microcredentials is provided by the provincial government only.
- Students must accept both grant and loan funding; there is no grant-only option.
- Funding is released after enrolment is confirmed.
- Approved microcredentials must be listed by the institution or OSAP.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Full-Time OSAPAdditional OSAP support for under-represented students
Frequently Asked Questions about the OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU) Program
What is the OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU)?
The Continuation of Interest-Free Status Micro-credentials Application helps students keep OSAP Micro-credential Student Loans interest-free while studying in approved micro-credential or part-time programs. It applies to study periods under 12 weeks for micro-credentials or 4 to 52 weeks for part-time programs, and the package is sent through the OSAP account or the financial aid office.
How much funding can be received?
OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU) Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU) program?
To be eligible for the OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU) program, you must:
Has outstanding Micro-credential Student Loans issued through OSAP.
Is enrolled in a micro-credential or part-time program approved for OSAP purposes.
Is in or within 15 days of starting the current study period.
What expenses are eligible under OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU)?
Short, focused workforce training through approved microcredentials.
Skills upgrading through Chang School microcredential courses.
Who can I contact for more information about the OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU)?
You can contact Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) by email at servicehub@torontomu.ca or by phone at 807-343-7260.
Where is the OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU) available?
The OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OSAP for Microcredentials (Chang School Microcredentials at TMU) is a Grant and Funding