Summer 2026: Applying for Full-Time OSAP
Students can now complete a Summer 2026 OSAP application for full-time students on the OSAP website. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline on June 24, 2026.
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Summer Extensions
If you are taking a full-time course load in just the early summer session (May–June) OR just the just the late summer session (July–August) AND received full-time OSAP funding for one or both of the fall/winter terms, then you can apply for summer funding using one of the extension forms below:
Early Summer Extension Form. The submission deadline for this form is May 18, 2026.
Late Summer Extension Form. The submission deadline for this form is July 14, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to apply for OSAP, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person
- meet Ontario’s provincial residency requirements
- be enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program
- be studying full-time or part-time at an OSAP approved institution
Application Instructions
Step 1 – Start a new Full-time OSAP application.
- Log into your OSAP account.
- To start a new full-time application, click the “Apply for full-time” blue button.
Step 2 – Select your start date and school.
- When you are asked when your classes start, select May 2026 and click “Next”.
Note:
If you applied for funding during the 2025-2026 Fall/Winter study period then you may receive a pop-up saying that you already have applications on file. Click “Ok” to start a new application for the summer study period.
- On the next page, select “CARLETON UNIVERSITY” from the drop down menu.
Step 3 – Link your OUAC account.
- You will be asked to link your OUAC account. Select “yes” if you previously used OUAC.
Note:
Some students run into a glitch where they are unable to link their OUAC account. If you run into this issue, select “No” to continue the application. This selection means you will simply have to fill in more personal information on the following pages.
Step 4 – Your student number.
- You will be prompted to give your Carleton Student ID. It’s important to give your number here. Not providing your student number can cause delays in your application.
Step 5 – Search for your program.
- Use the program search function to find and select the correct program and study period for your application.
- Use all of the optional filters to narrow your search results.
- For your program name, enter a single keyword (or at most two) to identify your major (e.g. “History”, “Aerospace”, or “Art History”, “Political Science”)
- Choose May as the month your program starts.
- Program year refers to your academic year standing.
- Do not include “Summer” as a keyword in your program search.
- Use all of the optional filters to narrow your search results.
Step 6 – Select your program.
- Make sure to select the correct type of study period.
- If you’re in a co-op:
- Choose the co-op study term option if you will be registering for a full-time course load.
- Choose the co-op work term option if you will be completing a work placement.
- If you will be completing a co-op work placement and taking a class, choose the work term option and send us an email so we can update your application to reflect your additional tuition and fee costs.
Step 7 – Course load
To receive full-time funding for the summer term, you must register in a summer course load that meets or exceeds OSAP’s minimum requirement for full-time study. If your summer course load will not meet the minimum requirement, apply for part-time OSAP instead.
- Undergraduate students must be taking 60% or more of a full course load to be considered for the full-time student assistance program (Full-time OSAP). This means a minimum course load of 1.5 credits per term.
- For Undergraduate students with a registered disability, a full-time course load is a minimum of 1.0 credits.
- Graduate students must be designated as a full-time graduate student by the Office of Graduate Studies and register in at least 0.5 credits.
- If you are a full-time graduate student, enter 100% as your percentage course load on the OSAP application.
- If you’re a part-time student, you can view our post on applying for part-time OSAP for the 2026 Summer term.
Note:
If you are a part-time graduate student with a documented permanent disability, you may be eligible to apply for OSAP as a full-time student. Contact the Awards Office to determine how to proceed.
| Summer Course Load in Credits (Undergraduate Students) | OSAP Percentage |
|---|---|
| 1.0 Credits (for students with a registered permanent or persistent/prolonged disability) | 40% |
| 1.5 Credits | 60% |
| 2.0 Credits | 80% |
| 2.5 Credits or more | 100% |
| Co-op Work Term | 100% |
Step 8 – Complete and submit your application.
- The remainder of the application will ask you personal questions regarding your marital status, residency, living situation, etc. All of the questions are mandatory.
Note:
The application will ask you if you are receiving any bursaries and/or scholarships. Only fill in this section if you are receiving bursaries/scholarships external to Carleton. Graduate students must fill in this section regardless of where they will be receiving bursaries/scholarships from.
- Review your application carefully before you submit it.
Step 9 – Upload required documentation.
You may need to upload documents to support your application. If so, they will be listed on the “Print/Upload” page of your online OSAP application. When you have them ready, scan them and return to the same page to upload them to your OSAP application. You should aim to get this done before your summer classes get underway.
- The supporting document deadline for students registered in a full-time course load for the Full Summer (May – August) is July 14, 2026.
For all deadlines regarding your documentation, visit our summer dates and deadlines page.
Step 10 – Monitor your application
After you submit your application, monitor your Carleton email account for important messages from the Awards Office. Be sure to log in to your OSAP account regularly to check for unread messages in your OSAP Message Centre.