Financing your education is an investment, and from time to time, we can all use a little support. We are proud to offer grants and bursaries for students who demonstrate financial need. As these funds are intended to support your education, they are non-repayable, meaning that you will not be asked to pay it back.
U of T Mississauga Grant
University of Toronto Student Grants are intended to assist students with unmet need with respect to their educational expenses. The grant is a non-repayable monetary funding based on financial need. It is expected that students will have also explored all sources of funding such as family support, savings and study period income, government assistance (e.g. OSAP) programs, daycare subsidies, and bank lines of credit as appropriate.
University of Toronto grants are not intended to fund non-educational expenses or to repay your debts.
Application Deadlines
| Application period | Decisions will be made by | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall term | September 9, 2024 - October 30, 2024 | early December |
| Winter term | January 6, 2025 - February 28, 2025 | early April |
| Summer Session | Application is not available in this session | N/A |
Eligibility
- You are a registered, full-time domestic UTM student with financial need
- You have submitted an application for UTAPS through the Need Navigator
- Submit an application for either the Fall or Winter term
Application Process
You must complete the steps below for your application to be considered:
- Submit an application for UTAPS through Need Navigator
- Complete the online undergraduate grant application. Ensure that you select the University of Toronto Mississauga as your division
Application Updates
You will receive an email when a decision has been made, and you can also review updates on the grant application website.
Preparing to Receive Your Grant Payment
Grants will be applied to your financial account on ACORN to reduce your outstanding fees. If your fees have been paid in full at the time the grant is awarded, the balance of the grant will be issued via direct deposit to your personal bank account.
You must opt-in to the direct deposit option on ACORN and provide the university with your personal banking information. A valid mailing address on ACORN is also required.
International students are not eligible to apply for the U of T Mississauga Grant, but may be eligible for a one-time only Undergraduate Grant if you have had an unexpected change or emergency since your arrival in Canada. Please request an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor through AskRegistrar to discuss your circumstances and determine what supports may be available to you.
Other Bursary Opportunities
In addition to the UTM Grant, we encourage you to consider applying for other UTM and U of T bursaries. Explore all of the funding opportunities that are available to you!
- U of T Emergency Grant*
- Bursary for Students with Disabilities
- University of Toronto Grant For Individuals in Extended Society Care
- Noah Meltz Program for Part-time Students
- University of Toronto Advance Planning for Students (UTAPS) (NEW: all OSAP students must submit an application to be considered)
- University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union Bursaries
- Experiential Learning Bursary Application for students enrolled in EL Courses
*Students seeking emergency grant assistance are encouraged to book an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor through AskRegistrar prior to applying. This will ensure that your application is prioritized so that funding can be issued as soon as possible.