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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Application and Document Submission Fall and Winter Term Application (two terms) Students who are registering for BOTH the fall and winter terms of the academic year, who are seeking financial aid from OSAP for both terms, should be aware of the following key application dates and deadlines. Most students fall into this category. June... More
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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 as April comes to an end. Also in the... More
Thursday, November 16, 2023
A little bit about Lynn Carleton isn't home to just students from Ontario; we have many students that come to Carleton from all over the country! Lynn is here to help with the students that apply for government financial aid from other provinces throughout Canada. From BC to PEI, Lynn is around if you... More
Thursday, November 9, 2023
A little bit about Sue Sue is one of the Financial Aid Administrators in our office and has been here for 25 years! She helps process OSAP applications when students apply, and is around if students have questions about their funding. She found this recipe when being a #FellowKid and watching reels on Instagram.... More
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Welcome to the first budget recipe of Financial Literacy Month 2023! Every week we're releasing a different budget recipe from different team members in our office. Make sure to send us a tweet (yes we're still calling it that) if you tried any of the recipes! And we promise that our recipes will not... More
Sunday, September 10, 2023
How it works A credit card is like borrowing money now and paying it back later when you get your bill. There are two major credit card companies in Canada: Visa and Mastercard. Your credit card comes with a limit (for students it’s usually $500-$1000) and this is the maximum amount that you can... More
Friday, January 6, 2023
1. Log in to your NSLSC account. 2. Select Financial Institution Information from the My Account drop down menu. 3. Add or update your financial institution information. Add: Update: 4. Enter your financial institution information, review and accept the Terms and Conditions and click Update to complete the process. 5. After submission, you will... More
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
You’ve probably heard of the importance of having an emergency fund. ‘Have an emergency fund’, they said. ‘It’ll be fun’, they said. Well maybe nobody has said that, but that doesn’t take away from the importance of having one, even as a student. Why do I need an emergency fund as a student? Having... More
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Did you miss a virtual event during Financial Literacy Month that you really wanted to attend? Look no further! We have the links to the unlisted YouTube videos for all three of our virtual events in November. Rabbits, Credit Cards and The Joneses: A Student’s Guide to Personal Finance with Rob Brown Best-selling author... More
Thursday, November 25, 2021
You may have heard the term credit score before, but what the heck is it? And what are the different aspects that make up a good credit score? The first thing we have to cover is the two different types of debt: Two types of debt There are two types of debt that go... More
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
So you want to write a budget. Money in general can be stressful, so here’s a breakdown of exactly how to start budgeting and what you should do. Make it a fun event Budgeting can be scary, but there are ways that you can make it less intimidating. When you first go to start... More
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Managing your money can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are 5 tips that can help you get started on a good path to personal finance. They include: Start a budget Hold off on Major Purchases Reduce Expenses Entertainment Money Kick-start your savings Start a Budget Just sitting down and starting... More
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