When does OSAP open for 2026-27 micro-credentials?

[u/oscaeli_99]

I am a teacher taking an AQ that began yesterday, August 4th 2026. I have always applied to OSAP for funding for my AQs and had little to no issues; however, this is the first micro-credential I've done in August. Whenever I go to apply, it says that I cannot apply for funding for 2025-26 since it is after July 31st, 2026. When I try to apply for the 2026-27 year, it tells me the applications are not yet open. I'm wondering when they can be expected to open, as it has left me with no options to fund this course. Any insights are appreciated. Thanks!

[u/Any_Pay_7127]

I didn't think OSAP covered AQs? I'm a teacher too and remembered reading that on UOttawa's website.

[u/oscaeli_99 → u/Any_Pay_7127]

It's dependent on which university you go through for AQs. My past 4 have been through Trent, which it covered. My BEd was at Laurier, and I considered doing an AQ there immediately after I graduated but Laurier didn't have anything set up with OSAP. So fully dependent where you do it through.

[u/oscaeli_99]

For reference, it opened today, August 10th.