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Academic Calendar 2015 STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
UNDERGRADUATE SESSIONAL DATES
STUDENT SERVICES
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
FACULTIES
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION
FACULTY MEMBERS
AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES
GLOSSARY
NEW MODULES/PROGRAMS
FIRST YEAR UPDATES
TABLE OF CONTENTS




FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Bursaries
Bursaries are non-repayable grants provided by various benefactors to assist students who demonstrate financial need. Bursaries normally range in value from $500 to $4,000. Bursaries are meant to supplement other sources of funding (such as government loans, bank loans, parental contribution, and savings) students have for their education. Financial Assistance application forms are available by logging into the Student Center: student.uwo.ca.

Work Study
Western offers a Work Study Program that helps students to meet their educational expenses. Part-time positions are available on campus during the academic year. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in at least a 60% course load and demonstrate financial need. In most situations the amount available is between $2,000 to $3,000 from September to April.

Students must submit the Financial Assistance Profile application which can be found through the Student Center at student.uwo.ca

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
OSAP Applications for Western students are to be submitted to the Student Financial Aid office. Students must complete the application process, including the submission of all supporting documentation by June 30th, to ensure your funding is available in September. For more information on OSAP visit the OSAP website at osap.gov.on.ca.

Averaging of course load for OSAP purposes is not permitted. Students must maintain a 60% course load in first term (September to December) and 60% course load in second term (January to April) to meet the minimum course load requirement for OSAP. Students with a disability must maintain a minimum of 40% course load each term.

For information on other government assistance programs such as the Part-time Canada Student Loan (PTCSL) program, Child Care Bursaries, and Bursaries for Students with Disabilities, visit the OSAP web site at osap.gov.on.ca.

Out-of-Province Students
Apply for assistance through your provincial Ministry of Education. The aid provided is tenable at any recognized Canadian university.

International Students
International students may be eligible for consideration for bursary assistance. The Ministry of Employment and Immigration, however, requires that all international students show they have adequate resources before they may be admitted to Canada. Consequently, a bursary will normally be awarded only if there is evidence that circumstances have changed since arrival in Canada. Information about the Visa Student Bursary Program may be obtained from the Student Financial Website: www.registrar.uwo.ca, the Student Financial Services office, or the International Student website: international.uwo.ca.
Academic Calendar 2015 STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
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