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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

OSAP: Updating Course Load Information

When checking the "Calculate amount to pay" tab on Carleton Central, you may have seen an error message. Here is what you need to do.... More

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

OSAP Academic Progress Requirements

Note: The Awards & Financial Aid Office’s assessment of your academic progress is done for the purpose of determining your continued eligibility for OSAP. It is separate and independent from the Academic Performance Evaluation that is performed by the Registrar’s Office to assess your academic standing in your degree program. As students... More

Friday, June 7, 2019

Apply for 2019-20 OSAP by June 30!

It’s June and it’s a great time to apply for Full-Time OSAP for the Fall/Winter 2019-20 Session if you have not done so already. OSAP applications can take six weeks to process so don’t leave it to the last minute! June 30 is the recommended date to submit your online OSAP application and all required... More

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Going on Exchange? Here is what you need to know.

If you are going on exchange or undertaking an international experience component of your studies, there is important information you need to know about accessing institutional and government financial aid... More

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Don’t Panic: Here’s Why the NSLSC Sent You an End of Study Period Notice

So you're wrapping up the term, working fervently on term papers and studying for exams. You take a break and check your mail to see that the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) has sent you a letter advising you that your study period ends on April 27. Also in the letter, the NSLSC... More

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Apply, Apply, Apply! To all the Scholarships

University is expensive. Luckily, there are many organizations offering scholarships to help students pay for their education. Many people think scholarships end after you start university, but this can’t be further from the truth! Know Your Options When looking for scholarships, be aware of the different terminology to ensure you don’t miss... More

Monday, November 5, 2018

How to Budget for a Student Income

Budgeting as a student is hard, but it's not impossible, says guest blogger Desirae Odjick of Half Banked. ... More

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

CU Money Blog: Noshin – Travelling on a Budget

CU Money blogger Noshin takes a look at how to save money on... More

Friday, November 17, 2017

CU Money Blog: Noshin – Broke Student’s Guide to TFSAs

If you have a savings account set up already, it might be time to take the next step and open up a... More

Thursday, November 9, 2017

CU Money Blog: Noshin – How to Stop Overspending

Don't let the money vanish from your wallet by stuffing your mouth with cinnamon buns (like I am right now), learn from my mistakes... More

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

CU Money Blog: Noshin – EveryDollar Budgeting App Review

Noshin takes a look at the popular budgeting app, EveryDollar, to see it how stacks up against Mint and Money Lover.... More

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

CU Money Blog: Noshin – Honey Is a Powerful Browser Extension That Makes It Easy to Save Money Online

Honey is a web browser plugin that automatically tests discount codes right before you check... More

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