Hey there, I just have a question regarding osap, scholarships on the payment agreement. I have already checked and confirmed everything a while ago. I was just wondering though: does osap/scholarships automatically cover your tuition payment? As long as it is enough to cover my tuition, I should be fine right?

OSAP will estimate how much loan is needed according to the information you provided when you did the application. Depending on how much money you will get from OSAP or scholarship, it should be able to cover your tuition. If not, then it is your responsibility to pay the rest.

Originally Posted by marylou123

Hey there, I just have a question regarding osap, scholarships on the payment agreement. I have already checked and confirmed everything a while ago. I was just wondering though: does osap/scholarships automatically cover your tuition payment? As long as it is enough to cover my tuition, I should be fine right?

Not entirely sure whether you mean "will OSAP automatically pay my tuition for me?" or "am I automatically guaranteed enough OSAP to cover my tuition".

If the first, no OSAP will not automatically pay your tuition. The money will be deposited in the next week-ish (before september 15th) into your bank acount (you would have set this up when you dropped that MSSA form off at the post office when applying for OSAP) and it is your responsibility to log into MUGSI and pay it before September 15th.

If the second question, still no. OSAP is based on financial need and you would be responsible for covering any extra of your tuition if OSAP does not provide you enough money.

Ohhhh okay! I just went on mugsi and it stated: It is the student’s responsibility to make a payment to McMaster University. Funding will go directly to your personal bank account. Good thing I asked and made sure. thanks!