Full Course Load

2021-22 OSAP Application for Full-time Students

Your school determines the number of courses or credits that make up a full course load (100% course load). Your course load refers to the number of courses or credits you are taking.

For example, to complete a typical university program in the standard amount of time, a student is required to take 5 courses each term for four years. If a student enrols in four courses each term, the student is taking 4/5 = an 80% course load.

As a general rule,

• 5 courses = 100% course load

• 4 courses = 80% course load

• 3 courses = 60% course load

• 2 courses = 40% course load

• 1 course = 20% course load

Contact your financial aid office if you need help determining your course load percentage.