How Ontario’s post-secondary student funding changes echo Ronald Reagan reforms

How Ontario’s post-secondary student funding changes echo Ronald Reagan reforms

Ontario’s recent announcement of a tuition increase and major changes to grant and loan structures have prompted student protests at the provincial legislature. The province has said the changes are required for sustainability. But changes to financial aid will have significant implications for many students who rely on grants and loans. As The Toronto Star reports, the reforms have almost reversed the ratio of non-repayable grants and loans stu…