The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant (OLSG) provides funding for students studying in priority postsecondary programs in underserved and growing communities in Northern, Southwestern and Eastern Ontario. This program:
- requires you to work in the region where you studied
- responds to labour market needs, including in health care
- helps underserved and growing communities get the workers they need for in-demand professions
The grant will cover the cost of:
- tuition
- compulsory fees
- books
- other direct educational costs (for example, supplies, equipment)
Please refer to the OLSG website for up-to-date information: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant
The following St. Clair College programs are eligible for students starting in the 2024–2025 academic year.
- BSCN/Collaborative Nursing (Chatham & Windsor)
- Registered Practical Nursing (Chatham & Windsor)
- Medical Laboratory Science (Windsor)
Note: If you received funding in your first academic year, you must continue applying to the program for every following academic year you wish to receive the grant.
Your funding will be converted to a repayable loan if you do not meet required conditions, including completing the service commitment.
You will get the full Service Commitment Agreement when you apply for the grant.
You must agree to fulfill a service commitment after you graduate to receive this grant.
As part of the agreement, you must work in the same service region where you studied for at least 180 days (6 months) for every full year of study funded by the grant. St. Clair College is located in the Southwest Region comprising of:
- Huron Perth/Oxford Elgin St. Thomas (2)
- Southwestern (4)
- Lambton (8)
- Middlesex-London (11)
- Chatham-Kent (15)
- Windsor-Essex County (17)
- Grey-Bruce (19)
- Haldimand-Norfolk (25)
You can also apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) to help pay for other expenses, such as living costs.