Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Dependent Children

A dependent child is:

  • under 18 years of age and living with you (and your spouse, if applicable) for 50% or more of your study period; or
  • 18 years of age or older; and
    • is enrolled in high school and taking at least 60% of a full course load and living with you (and your spouse, if applicable) for 50% or more of your study period; or
    • is a full-time postsecondary student and has been out of high school less than four years; or
    • has a disability and is wholly dependent on you (and your spouse, if applicable).