Ontario Learn and Stay Grant

In 2023, the Ontario government unveiled the newly-expanded Learn and Stay Grant that provides full, upfront funding for tuition, books and other costs for students who enroll in eligible nursing programs.

What is the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant?

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant provides funding for students studying in priority postsecondary
programs in underserved and growing communities in Northern, Southwestern and Eastern Ontario.

This grant:

• requires you to work in the region where you studied
• responds to labour market needs, including in health care
• helps underserved and growing communities get the workers they need for in-demand
  professions

What will the grant cover?

The grant will cover the cost of: 

• tuition
• compulsory fees
• books
• other direct educational costs (for example: supplies or equipment) 

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for this grant, you must: 

• successfully apply to and enroll in the first or second year of an eligible program in a priority community
• be an Ontario resident 
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
• commit to working in the same region where you studied after you graduate
  • as part of the agreement, you must work in the same service region where you studied for at least 180 days (6 months) for every full year of study funded by the grant
• not be receiving funding from any of the following government programs:
  • The BEGIN Initiative: Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing
  • Better Jobs Ontario
  • Skills Development Fund

Financial assistance information for students with disabilities 

Students with disabilities may be eligible for additional funding to help pay for their
postsecondary education. If you have a permanent disability or a persistent or prolonged
disability, you could be eligible for full-time OSAP, and/or Ontario Learn and Stay funding, if
you’re studying at 40% or more of a full course load.

For further information regarding the 2024-2025 Ontario Learn and Stay Grant Application, please visit the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant website or contact the Awards and Financial Aid Office for further assistance.