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Student Access Guarantee (SAG)
Bursary support for direct education costs
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Student Access Guarantee provides bursary support for domestic students with full-time OSAP. It helps cover direct educational costs such as tuition, books, compulsory fees, equipment, and supplies, up to a maximum amount of $2,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Domestic undergraduate students
- Domestic graduate students
- Domestic continuing education students
- Domestic law students
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not approved for full-time OSAP
- Students who opted out of available OSAP loan funding
Eligible expenses
- Tuition
- Books
- Compulsory fees
- Equipment and supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs beyond direct educational expenses.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is assessed automatically based on the full-time OSAP application.
- Eligible recipients are notified by institutional email.
- Funds are then disbursed to the student account or through the external payment tool.
- Amounts may be reassessed if student information changes.
Additional information
- Recipients are notified by institutional email.
- Students cannot choose the disbursement method.
- Funding amounts may be adjusted if circumstances change.
- Information submitted is verified, and misrepresentation can lead to disqualification.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Access Guarantee (SAG) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Student Access Guarantee (SAG). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Student Access Guarantee (SAG)?
Student Access Guarantee provides bursary support for domestic students with full-time OSAP. It helps cover direct educational costs such as tuition, books, compulsory fees, equipment, and supplies, up to a maximum amount of $2,000.
Who is eligible for the Student Access Guarantee (SAG) program?
To be eligible for the Student Access Guarantee (SAG) program, you must:
Domestic student
Full-time OSAP approved
Currently enrolled
Who can I contact for more information about the Student Access Guarantee (SAG)?
You can contact Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) by email at awards@torontomu.ca.
Where is the Student Access Guarantee (SAG) available?
The Student Access Guarantee (SAG) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Student Access Guarantee (SAG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Student Access Guarantee (SAG) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Student Access Guarantee (SAG)?
Student Access Guarantee (SAG) is funded by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)