Government Assistance Programs

 Ontario Student Assistance Program
All students who are residents of Ontario, Canadian citizens or 
permanent residents of Canada, whose parents reside and work in Ontario, 
or who satisfy the admission requirements of Wilfrid Laurier University 
may apply for financial aid under this program. To receive assistance 
students must establish need under the terms of the program and enrol at 
Wilfrid Laurier University. An award under this program will be made to 
theextent of established need in loan funds only. Application forms are 
available from the Student Awards Office, Wilfrid Laurier University.

 Ontario Work Study Program
Students who are experiencing financial difficulties and who wish to work 
on a part-time basis, may be eligible for assistance under this program. 
Students must be registered as full-time students at Wilfrid Laurier 
University. Application forms are available in the Student Awards Office, 
Wilfrid Laurier University.

 Wilfrid Laurier University Short Term Loan Fund
Short term loans ranging in value from $200.00 to $500.00 are available 
to students who attain a minimum GPA of 4.00 and can show financial need. 
The University makes these loans available and students should note that 
they are emergency loans only. Funds are only available for allowable 
educational expenses. Applications are available from the Student Awards 
Office.

 W.U.C. 1962 Loan Fund
Full-time mature students in the School of Business and Economics after previous
years of full-time work who experience financial difficulties may be 
eligible for assistance. Mutually agreed repayment arrangements will be 
established at the time the loan is made to the student. Additional 
information is available from the Director Student Awards.