Aid
Our staff advises students with respect to their financial situation, provides referrals to the appropriate financial assistance programs, and helps with securing the resources needed to cover post-secondary education costs.
Funding your education
Bursaries for students with disabilities
Learn about bursaries for OCAD U students with permanent or temporary disabilities.
Proof of identity requirements
To meet with a financial aid advisor about your student loan account, you must present your student ID and/or valid government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s licence or PR card.
If you've forgotten your Ontario Access Number (OAN) and/or password, you have two self-service options. You can reset your password online using the security questions, or via email (providing you have completed the email validation process). If you need further assistance, you can request a temporary password or retrieve your OAN by visiting the the Financial Aid office in person or by booking a virtual appointment. You will need to provide a copy of your Social Insurance Number (SIN) card and valid government-issued photo ID.
Proof of SIN includes showing either your SIN card or a letter from Service Canada or the federal government that contains your complete SIN.
Government-issued photo identification includes valid photo ID issued by the Government of Canada (e.g. passport, PR card) or valid photo ID issued by any Canadian provincial or territorial government (e.g. driver's licence).
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Hours and Location
230 Richmond St. W., 5th floor
416-977-6000, Ext. 250
financiala@ocadu.ca
Virtual office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In-person office hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Limited drop-in hours are available.
Contact
Vanessa Armstrong
Financial Aid Advisor
varmstrong@ocadu.ca
416-977-6000, Ext. 391
Kelly Faller
Financial Aid Advisor
kfaller@ocadu.ca
416-977-6000, Ext. 257
Vilma Short
Financial Aid Advisor
vshort@ocadu.ca
416-977-6000, Ext. 231
For student finance related inquires:
studentaccounts@ocadu.ca
For payment processing related inquiries:
cashier@ocadu.ca