If you have received full-time OSAP funding for the Fall and/or Winter session, you may be eligible for assistance for Spring/Summer courses. In order to qualify, you must meet minimum course load requirements as shown below, and the courses you are taking must be a required part of your program (electives are permitted). New applications must be submitted 60 days before your study period end date. SP/SU extensions must be received 40 days prior to the end of your study period. Fill out the application at the bottom of this page available on or about April 1, 2024.
If you did not receive OSAP during the Fall/Winter terms, you will need to fill out a new OSAP application. Graduate students should use the graduate student OSAP extension form link available at the bottom of this page. OSAP is not available to fund courses that you have already taken and passed (i.e., upgrading marks) unless a higher grade is required to remain in your program. Verification from an academic advisor is required. Students must contact their academic advisor to request they complete the required MS Office form, which will then be submitted to our office.
Please note: There are many course durations that may not fall under the typical deadlines (ie: accelerated delivery). The deadline dates apply to students who are a taking a typical Spring or Spring/Summer course load. If you are unsure of the deadline for your application, feel free to email central@brocku.ca or stop by Brock Central. Submit your extension as soon as you have finalized your SP/SU registration and the extension form is available (April 1). In all cases, applications MUST be received 40 days before the end of your study period. All course load change forms must be submitted and other supporting documentation must be completed and uploaded to your OSAP portal (OSAP.ca) 15 business days before the end of your study period.
| Study period: | Minimum course load: | Notes and Tips. OSAP years run from September to August (ie: Sept 2024-Aug 2025) | |
| Spring and Summer May-Aug | 3.0 credits | 2.0 (you must be registered in both SP and SU courses with a total of 2.0 or more credits) or 1.50 (you must be registered in both SP and SU courses with a total of 1.5 or more credits and have confirmed OSAP PD/PPD status) | Register fully in both terms and submit a SP/SU OSAP Extension Form if you have a confirmed FW, FA or WI base application. Submit a NEW OSAP application only if you are beginning studies in SP/SU or were not full time previously but are now. Co-op students refer to the information in "Co-op Terms" below. If you do not met the minimum course load requirements, submit a Part Time OSAP application. |
| Spring only or Summer only | 2.0 SP 1.0 SU | 1.50 SP (1.0 with confirmed OSAP PD/PPD) or 1.0 SU (.50 with confirmed OSAP PD/PPD). Most NEW students will not meet the minimum 12 week study period for a new OSAP application and will be eligible for Part Time OSAP with a course load of 1.0 OR LESS FOR SP OR .50 FOR SU | Register fully and submit a SP/SU OSAP Extension Form if you have a confirmed FW, FA or WI base application. Submit a NEW OSAP application only if you are beginning studies in SP term and in a duration 12+ weeks (nursing or thesis project program course - BN/MN for example.) Co-op students refer to the information in "Co-op Terms" below. New Full Time OSAP applications require a minimum 12 week study period. |
| Co-op Terms (all academic terms) | Work Terms are Full Time | Students should be in either a work term or a study term, not both. You cannot combine work and study terms on the same OSAP application. Ensure you are properly registered in your work term. | Register fully in your study or work term and complete an OSAP application for the appropriate year, program information and select "study term" or "work term". Submit a SP/SU extension form to extend your previously confirmed study term base application for your SP/SU study term. ALL SP/SU work terms require a NEW OSAP application, select "work term". |
If you reduce your course load during a term (drop or withdraw) you MUST submit a course load change form. If you increase your course load and would like to be considered for additional funding, you may also submit a course load change form to have your OSAP file reviewed. Not all course load increases will result in additional funding. You can only be funded for a course once if you have obtained credit for the course unless you must obtain a higher grade to remain in your program or transfer to another program.
Remember that OSAP year is Sept – Aug. If you need to complete a new app rather than an extension, be sure you are submitting for the correct OSAP year. Example: Current SP/SU term (2024) is the 2023-2024 OSAP year. 2024-2025 OSAP year begins September 2024 and runs to August 2025.
Letter of Permission courses (LOPs)
Courses taken by letter of permission must start no sooner than the beginning of May and be completed no later than the end of August to be considered for Spring/Summer term OSAP funding. Please use our Letter of Permission form for OSAP to complete your extension.
If you have chosen your Spring and Summer courses, use the form below to request an OSAP extension. If you aren’t sure which courses you will be taking, please wait until you are sure and have registered before completing this form.
You will need your student portal login and password to complete the form if you aren’t already logged in.
