Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

Sole support parent

You are a sole-support parent if you have a dependent child or children living with you on a full-time basis during your study period AND you are single, separated, divorced, or widowed.

A dependent child is:

    • under 18 years of age and living with you 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 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