Fanshawe College Student Assistance Bursary
Fanshawe College Student Assistance Bursaries have been established by the College in accordance with Ministry guidelines related to tuition fees. These bursaries are available to students who have a demonstrated financial need while in school. Both educational and personal expenses related to program study will be considered. Students attending on a full-time basis within a post-secondary or post-diploma program at Fanshawe College are eligible to apply.

Online application forms must be submitted with supporting documentation no later than 4 weeks prior to the study period end date.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete bursary applications will be denied. Application deadline dates are strictly enforced as are maximum levels of financial assistance. Interviews may be required as part of the decision process.
• Funds from the bursary programs are to be used for the student's own personal or educational needs. Responsible management of financial resources and borrowing ability through other sources are part of the decision process. Processing times may vary in accordance with the time of year and volume of requests.
• Limited amounts of bursary funds may be available for some programs.

Community Service Bursary
The Community Service Bursary is a financial need based bursary for returning, full time post-secondary students. Students perform community service during their summer work terms to earn credit towards tuition fees for their next semester of studies. Students must volunteer with registered, non-profit charitable organizations in London, Elgin, Oxford, Middlesex, or Haldimand-Norfolk communities to the satisfaction of the College. Participation in this initiative does not exempt the student from working or seeking full-time employment during their work terms.

Click here to download Community Service Bursary application form. (PDF)

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Bursaries

Students must have applied and qualified for OSAP assistance prior to submitting any applications for the following OSAP bursaries:

Bursary for Students with Disabilities
The Bursary for Students with Disabilities provides financial assistance for educational-related costs associated with a permanent disability. Funding could be granted for services and equipment such as tutoring, Learning Disability Assessments, and specialized equipment, including computer hardware/software. Students interested in applying for this bursary should contact the Student Success Centre (Room F2010) and ask for an appointment with a counsellor at 519-452-4282.

Child Care Bursary
The Child Care Bursary provides financial assistance to married and sole support students who have child care costs for 3 or more children. Only direct education related child care costs are considered. Click the link below to download the Child Care Bursary application form:
https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/PDF/9900/34-1330.pdf (PDF).

Bursary Assistance for Part-Time Studies

Ontario Special Bursary Program (OSBP)
The Ontario Special Bursary Program assists students in obtaining their first degree, diploma or training program certificate. Students must be attending on a part-time basis, taking less than 60% course-load (for permanently disabled students - less than 40% course-load), have low family income, no previous post-secondary attendance, and must provide documentation in support of why attending on a part-time basis only. This bursary is available to assist with the cost of tuition fees, books, babysitting and transportation costs. Click the link below to download the Ontario Special Bursary Program application form:
https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/PDF/0809/34-1992.pdf

Part-Time Studies and Continuing Education Bursary
The Fanshawe College Student Assistance Bursary for Part-Time Studies and Continuing Education is administered by the Financial Aid Office, room E2020. The purpose of this bursary is to assist students who have low family income and resources AND are pursuing their diploma or certificate on a part-time basis.

The eligibility thresholds set for the Fanshawe College Student Assistance Bursary for Part-time Studies and Continuing Education are consistent with those established for the Ontario Special Bursary Plan and the Part-time Canada Student Loan Program (Canada Study Grant for High-Need Part-time Student Income Limits).

Applications are considered on a first-come/first-served basis as limited funding is available. To apply for this bursary you must:

• be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid permanent SIN OR Protected Person with a valid temporary SIN number; AND
• be registered in a graded Ministry approved course; AND
• have explored and been deemed ineligible for any other type of government financial assistance (i.e. OSAP, Ontario Special Bursary Program, Part-Time Canada Student Loan, or assistance available to claimants in receipt of Employment Insurance or Ontario Works with respect to upgrading skills, etc.)
  

This bursary is now closed. Please check back in early August 2010.

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