A partnership between Carleton University and the Government of Ontario to ensure that no qualified Ontario student should be prevented from attending university due to lack of financial support programs.

Also referred to as the Ministry, the MCU is responsible for the administration of laws relating to education and skills training programs in the province of Ontario, this includes;

1. Distributing funds allocated by the provincial legislature to colleges and universities
2. Providing financial assistance programs to post secondary school students (i.e. OSAP).