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Students Protest OSAP Changes, Citing Increased Education Costs

1 report, 1 independent Updated Nov 1
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What happened

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Students at the University of Guelph and University of Waterloo protested changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) on November 1, 2026. The province announced that OSAP’s financial aid structure would be adjusted due to increased demand for higher-cost programs. Under the new rules, students can receive a maximum of 25 percent as non-repayable grants and a minimum of 75 percent as loans, down from the previous maximum of 85 percent in grants and minimum of 15 percent in loans.

From therecord.com

Why it matters

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These changes, combined with planned tuition increases, make post-secondary education more expensive and less accessible. For University of Guelph students, the shift means $23.5 million less in grants and $23.4 million more in loans for the 2026-2027 academic year.

From therecord.com

Who's involved

  • University of WaterlooParticipated in the protest regarding OSAP changes.
  • University of GuelphParticipated in the protest regarding OSAP changes and reported the financial impact.
  • Samir SharmaPresident of the University of Waterloo Student Association and led the protest.
  • MousaNational executive representative of the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario.
  • OntarioThe province that adjusted the OSAP financial aid funding structure.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • University of GuelphSpeculative

    Students at University of Guelph might face increased costs and financial strain due to the reduction in non-repayable grants.

  • University of WaterlooSpeculative

    Students at University of Waterloo could experience similar increases in the cost of post-secondary education.

  • OntarioSpeculative

    Ontario might face political pressure and require adjustments to provincial funding structures.

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