Timeline for Money Matters
Below, we have created a general timeline on big items that students should keep an eye on at different times of the year. Bear in mind that the dates/deadlines for each award or financial aid program could change from year to year. It is your responsibility to review the specific details for anything that you wish to apply to. Students Services will send out individual award deadline reminders through our newsletters.
Unless specifically indicated, the information applies to both current and incoming students.
For tuition fee payment deadlines, please refer to the Tuition & Fees information page.
| General Timeline | Action | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| June | Domestic students: Apply for OSAP or other provincial government loans for the Fall and Winter academic year | Financial Aid |
| July | Talk to your bank about a line of credit or look into the Scotialine program | Financial Aid |
| August | Apply for the Omnibus Awards application
Make or defer Fall / Winter tuition payments Apply for on-campus part-time (Work-Study) positions Doctoral students: Start preparing your CGS-D application |
Awards |
| September | Doctoral students: CGS-D application deadline | CGS-D Awards |
| October / November | Master’s students: Students who are eligible to receive the PMFA will be informed and the funds will be transferred to your ACORN account
Master’s students: Start preparing your CGS-M application |
Financial Aid |
| December | Master’s Students: CGS-M application deadline
Incoming Doctoral & Master’s students: Start preparing your OGS application |
CGS-M Awards |
| January | Incoming Master’s & Doctoral Students: OGS application deadline
Current Master’s & Doctoral Students: Start preparing your OGS application |
OGS Awards |
| March | Current Master’s & Doctoral Students: OGS application deadline | OGS Awards |
| May | Apply for the SGS University-wide awards | SGS University-Wide Awards |
