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Student Access Guarantee (SAG)

Bursary support for direct education costs

Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Domestic undergraduate students
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

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.

How to apply

  • Step 1: No application required
    • Eligible students are automatically considered.
  • Step 2: Receive disbursement notification
    • Check your institutional email for the funding decision and payment details.

Selection criteria

  • Entitlement is determined by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
  • Assessment is based on the full-time OSAP application information.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Access Guarantee (SAG) Program

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

What expenses are eligible under Student Access Guarantee (SAG)?

Tuition Books Compulsory fees Equipment and supplies

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)