Ontario Learn and Stay Grant (OLSG)

Ontario Learn and Stay Grant

The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant is a program that helps students pay for their education in health-related programs. It covers costs like tuition, books, and other school expenses. In return, students agree to work in the same area where they studied after graduation.

What Does the Grant Cover?


The grant helps pay for:

  • Tuition (the cost of classes)
  • Books
  • Compulsory fees
  • Other school supplies (I.e. Supplies and equipment)

Who Can Apply?

To apply for the grant, you must:

  • Be an Ontario resident
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
  • Be accepted into the first or second year of an eligible program
  • Commit to working in the same region where you studied after you graduate

Note: To be eligible, students cannot be receiving funding from any of the following government sources: 

  • BEGIN Funding (Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing)
  • Better Jobs Ontario (Formerly Second Career)
  • Skills Development Fund
  • Nursing-related funding from an eligible Indigenous Institute that covers direct educational costs 

Eligible Programs and Campuses

 

Program

Campus

Campus Location

Ontario Learn and 

Stay Grant Region

Academic Year
Practical Nursing (715/758)

Six Nations Polytechnic (partnered 

with Mohawk College)

Brantford

Southwest

2025-2026

Service Commitment

To receive the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, you must fulfill a service commitment.

As part of this service agreement, you’re required to work in the Southwest region where you studied (Brantford) for a minimum of six months for every year of study funded by this grant. If unfulfilled, your funding will be converted to a repayable loan.

How to Apply

  1. Create an OSAP account if you don't have one.
  2. Apply online through the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant website.
  3. Submit your application up to 60 days before the end of your study period.
  4. Check your application status online to see if you need to provide any documents or information.

If you received the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant in a previous year, you must reapply each year to continue receiving funding.

Tips

  • You can also apply for OSAP to help with other costs like living expenses.
  • Remember, the grant will be converted to a loan if you don't meet the service commitment.

For more information and to apply, visit the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant website. The OLSG application for the 2025-206 year is expected to become available on May 5th. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can I apply for both the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant (OLSG) and OSAP?

Yes, you can apply for both OLSG and OSAP for the same study period. As your direct educational costs will be covered through the OLSG, you can apply for OSAP to be considered for living expenses. Students should apply for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant first, and within the OLSG application, you will be prompted to apply for OSAP if you wish to do so. 

Can I apply for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant before I am accepted into a program?

Yes. If you’ve already applied to an eligible program, you don’t have to wait for your acceptance letter from Mohawk College in order to apply for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant. You’re encouraged to apply for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant as early as possible. Enrolment will be confirmed prior to issuing funding.

How long do I need to stay and work in the region where I studied following graduation?

To receive the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, you need to fulfil a service commitment. This means you’re required to work in the region where you studied for a minimum of six months for every year of study funded by this grant.

For example, if the program of study is two years long, and you received the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant for each year that you studied, you must work in the region for 12 months (1 year) after graduation. If you only received the grant for one out of the two years of study, then you’d only be required to work in the region for 6 months.

If you don’t fulfil the service commitment, your funding will be converted to a repayable loan.

Can I study in one community and work in a different community after I graduate?

You can work in any community within the Southwest region where you studied. However, you are not permitted to work in a different region.

Can I decide not to fulfil my service commitment?

If you fail to fulfil your service commitment, the grant funding you received will be converted into a loan that must be repaid.

How long will I have to find employment after graduation?

OLSG recipients are allowed a six-month window to secure employment in their field of study and in the region where they studied following graduation.

When is the deadline to apply for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant?

Similar to OSAP, the deadline to apply for the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant is 60 days before the end of your study period, meaning you can still apply for the grant after you’ve started your eligible 2025-2026 program.

How and when will I know about the details of the service agreement and how to fulfill?

You will receive a notice by mail of your service commitment including details on how to verify your employment approximately 30 days before your graduation. An employment verification package will then be made available on your OSAP portal.

Questions about the OLSG? 

Contact Financial Assistance