FOR YOUR EXCHANGE

Orientation Package1) Financial Aid & Exchange Cover Page

2) McMaster’s Exchange Program FAQ Sheet

3) Financial Aid Information Sheet for Exchange Students

4) Checklist for Exchange Students

5) Continuation of Interest-Free Status/Confirmation of Enrolment (Schedule 2)

6) OTG Confirmation of Enrolment form (for OTG-only applicants)

PREPARE WELL Research ALL Costs

(Don’t forget the currency exchange rate!)

Plan AheadKnow your Resources

(Have a back-up plan.)

Budget Wisely & Stick to It!!!

OSAPApply online early. The 2014/2015 application will be

available online late April 2014.

https://osap.gov.on.caCheck out the McMaster Financial Aid Office face book

page to receive reminders regarding OSAP and other financial aid and scholarship programs. Regular posts will walk you through the online OSAP application and the electronic distribution of funding.

Select McMaster University as your institution of study regardless of the location of your formal exchange.

Complete and submit enclosed form with proof of study period start and end dates from host institution.

Complete All Paperwork EarlyYou must complete and submit all required

paperwork in a TIMELY manner prior to departure.Make sure course registration and your payment

agreement are in order.Submit all OSAP forms, signature pages and

supporting documentation to Gilmour Hall – Room 120

Fax the completed Confirmation of Enrolment form to the SFAS Office during your study period, if you want to be considered for the Ontario Tuition Grant. (Note: OTG deadline is 40 days prior to the end of the study period)

McMaster General Bursary

Apply online via MUGSI.Deadline date for exchange students same as for

students studying at McMaster.Must have a fully processed OSAP application to be

considered for general bursary. See website for complete list of eligibility criteria.

Watch for information in September on the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships website…

http://sfas.mcmaster.ca

Exchange GrantUndergraduate students onlyMINIMUM 7.0 CA at the end of the

previous fall/winter session to be considered

No application requiredIf eligible, grant will automatically be

credited to your McMaster student account in September/October, once exchange units are showing on university registration record

McMaster UniversityGilmour Hall, Room 120

(905) 525-9140 Ext. 24319

Email:

awards@mcmaster.ca osap@mcmaster.ca

Web:http://sfas.mcmaster.ca

Facebook:McMaster Financial Aid Office

Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships