The income threshold for a dependent student in Ontario for OSAP varies based on family size and income. For the 2025-2026 academic year, a dependent student's family income must be below $175,000 to be eligible for OSAP.
As a dependent student in Ontario, your eligibility for OSAP is determined by your family's income and size. You can use the OSAP estimator tool to determine your estimated family contribution and assess your eligibility.
The federal government provides funding for OSAP, and the income thresholds are set by the province of Ontario. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the income threshold for a dependent student is $50,000 or less for a family of one, and $175,000 or less for a family of four or more.
To be eligible for OSAP as a dependent student, you must meet certain income and family size requirements. You can apply for OSAP online and provide required documentation, such as your parents' income tax information.
Dependent students in Ontario may be eligible for OSAP, which provides funding for tuition, living expenses, and other education-related costs. The income threshold for OSAP eligibility varies based on family size and income.
Use the OSAP estimator tool to determine your estimated family contribution and assess your eligibility for OSAP as a dependent student. The tool takes into account your family's income, size, and other factors to provide an estimate of your OSAP eligibility.
As a dependent student in Ontario, you may be eligible for OSAP if your family's income is below a certain threshold. The threshold varies based on family size, and you can use online tools to estimate your eligibility and determine your estimated family contribution.
Watch this video to learn more about OSAP eligibility as a dependent student in Ontario. The video covers topics such as income thresholds, family size, and estimated family contribution, and provides tips for completing the OSAP application.