The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is an assistance program funded by the provincial and federal governments to provide financial aid to students in Ontario. With OSAP, students can receive grants, scholarships and student loans to help with the costs of post-secondary education. Grants are money that you do not have to pay back, whereas loans are money that must be repaid over time. Scholarships are awards based on merit, such as academic or athletic excellence. OSAP is designed to cover tuition fees, books and supplies, living expenses, and other incidental costs for approved full-time and part-time post-secondary programs. Eligibility for OSAP is based on factors such as the student's income and financial resources, family size, tuition fees, and program duration. It is important to note that part-time students must be enrolled in an approved program at least 10 hours per week to qualify for OSAP. OSAP can be a great way to finance post-secondary education and reduce the burden of tuition costs.