Don't Target All Students for Possible OSAP Misuse at some Schools, Association Says
KPMG is auditing possible misuse of public funds, and the province says 7 career colleges received OSAP equal to all public colleges.
- On Tuesday, Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn announced the province paused Ontario Student Assistance Program payments for all career college students while an audit investigates alleged criminal activity at some institutions.
- Auditors identified 'serious concerns' and 'egregious' use of public money, prompting the government to engage KPMG in August to investigate systemic issues tied to online-only programs made eligible during COVID-19.
- Students like triOS College's Caitlin Parker and Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy's Kiera Hill face financial limbo, struggling to cover tuition and living expenses without expected OSAP funding while continuing their studies.
- The Ontario Provincial Police confirmed Wednesday they are reviewing information regarding alleged criminal activity, while Career Colleges Ontario spokesperson Taylor Buck urged 'targeted action' instead of the sector-wide freeze.
- Legislation will be introduced this fall making online-only programs at private career colleges ineligible for OSAP, effectively reversing permanent eligibility status granted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Don't target all students for possible OSAP misuse at some schools, association says
Career colleges and their students are reeling from the government’s decision to pause their student financial aid payments in response to what the minister in charge describes as possible criminal activity at some schools. The association representing career colleges is urging the provincial government to reinstate Ontario Student Assistance Program loans for career college students […]
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Students worried, say they're devastated after Ontario pauses OSAP for private career colleges
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BC Freedom of Information and Privacy AssociationDon’t target all students for possible OSAP misuse at a few schools, association says
Career Colleges Ontario is urging Queen's Park to reinstate financial aid for career college students who were already approved for funds and are actively attending classes.
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