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.