George Brown scholarships and financial aid
Check OSAP (Ontario's student grants and loans) eligibility against George Brown award routes and deadlines. International students use their own awards list. They use their own eligibility check.
Toronto, Ontario · Public college · Official sources reviewed September 12, 2026 · How we check guides
The short answer
- OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program, Ontario's student grants and loans) is the public funding route for eligible Ontario residents.
- George Brown lists full-time OSAP at 60 per cent or more of a full course load.
- The threshold is 40 per cent for a student with an OSAP-verified permanent disability.
- Part-time OSAP covers 20 per cent to 59.99 per cent in an eligible full-time program.
- Apply in the OSAP account each school year and report any course-load, program, income or personal-status change.
Check OSAP eligibility
OSAP is the public funding route for eligible Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons. You must meet Ontario residency, academic-progress and program rules. George Brown lists full-time OSAP at 60% or more of a full course load. The threshold is 40% for a student with an OSAP-verified permanent disability. Part-time OSAP covers 20% to 59.99% in an eligible full-time program. Apply through OSAP for each school year. Upload the documents listed in that application and monitor the OSAP account. George Brown confirms enrolment after the term begins. A course-load, program, income or personal-status change can alter the assessment.
Apply for George Brown awards
George Brown institutional and faculty awards use STU-VIEW. For 2026–27, application deadlines are September 30, 2026 for Fall, January 31, 2027 for Winter and May 31, 2027 for Spring/Summer. Complete the Student Profile once for the academic year. Then select and submit the available award applications each term. The portal only shows groups for which your registration, course load and declared identity indicate possible eligibility. The application must show Submitted by the deadline.
More on apply for George Brown awards
International students should use George Brown's international awards page. You should also use the STU-VIEW application route. Its listed opportunities have different rules. For example, the International Centre Student Bursary needs financial need. It also needs community involvement. The International Centre Student Scholarship lists full-time international status. It also lists financial need, a 2.5 minimum GPA (grade point average) and overcoming obstacles. Read the current criteria for the specific award. Availability and conditions can change.
Checked
The school checks your eligibility under the current program rules. It also checks if awards are available. No funding is guaranteed.
| Route | Who and where | Action or current date |
|---|---|---|
| OSAP | Eligible Ontario residents who meet citizenship or status, program, course-load and academic-progress rules | Apply in the OSAP account for each school year; submit the file-specific documents and report changes |
| Institutional and faculty awards | Registered students see potentially eligible groups in STU-VIEW | Submit by Sep. 30, 2026, Jan. 31, 2027 or May 31, 2027 for the corresponding term |
| International awards | Full-time international students use the International Centre list and the STU-VIEW application; each award has its own criteria | Match GPA, financial-need, program/year and involvement conditions before applying |
Source for this table: Awards and Scholarships, How to Apply for Awards and Scholarships, OSAP – Ontario Student Assistance Program, International Students Awards & Scholarships
Decision checklist
- Check OSAP residency, status, program and course-load eligibility before budgeting for it.
- Submit the annual Student Profile and the relevant term application before its deadline.
- Use the international awards list when paying international fees; do not assume domestic award or OSAP eligibility.
Official sources
Open the official page again before applying, accepting an offer, paying, selecting housing, or relying on a transfer or immigration pathway.
Educational guidance only. Requirements, prices, transfers, housing, immigration eligibility, and availability can change; use the official links in this guide before acting.
Plan your next step
Reopen the exact official program page for your intake and applicant category. Save the requirement, cost, campus, and deadline evidence you used, then confirm any uncertainty with the institution.
Prepared by the Stellar Advisers editorial team · reviewed September 12, 2026