ACADEMIC INFORMATION

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, EDUCATION, AND LAW

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AID

Procedures and Regulations

Sumary of Awards

Details of Awards Administered by the University

Details of Awards Not Administered by the University

Ontario Student Assistance Program

Loans and Other Forms of Aid

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INDEX

GLOSSARY
 

7.6 Loans and Other Forms of Aid

University of Windsor Work Study Program

The University of Windsor operates its own internal work study program to run in conjunction with the Ontario Work Study Plan.

The University operates an Emergency Loan Fund which is meant to support OSAP eligible students through temporary periods of financial difficulty. Amounts up to $600 are available for periods of up to two months duration if satisfactory arrangements for repayment can be made. Further information is available in the Awards Office.

Loans are available from this Fund to deserving students who have completed at least one year in engineering to enable them to complete their studies. Maximum amount for one year: $300; maximum for all years: $600. The loan is without interest until graduation; thereafter interest at 6% per annum is charged on the unpaid portion. For details apply to the E.I.C. Faculty Representative on campus.

Available to serving and former members who have at least ten years Regular Force military service in the Canadian Army after October 1, 1946, or in the Canadian Forces after January 31, 1968, and to their dependants. Low interest loans of up to $2500 are repayable over a twelve month period. Further information and application forms are available from Canadian Forces Base Financial Counsellors, district offices of Veterans Affairs Canada, and the Provincial Command offices of the Royal Canadian Legion or by writing to CFPAF, 245 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0G2. Deadline: June 30.

This program is designed to educate and train interested and qualified students for careers as officers in the Canadian Forces. The plan provides full tuition, a book allowance, and monthly salary for up to four academic years as well as other benefits. Further information may be obtained from the local Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre.

This program is designed to assist those interested in a medical career in the Canadian Forces. Successful applicants will be provided with up to forty-five months of subsidization including tuition, books and instrument allowance, monthly salary, and other benefits. Further information may be obtained from the local Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre.

This program provides full tuition, book and instrument allowance, monthly salary, and other benefits for up to four academic years, to students interested in a dental career with the Canadian Forces. Further information may be obtained from the local Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre.

Interest-free student loans are available to qualified students (Ontario residents) currently enrolled at Ontario universities. These loans vary from $500 to $2,000 each, and are repayable one year after graduation. The criteria for selection are based on financial need and good academic performance. Enquiries and applications should be directed to "Student Loans Program", The F.C.C.P. (Ont.) Education Foundation, P.O. Box 6402, Station A, Toronto, Ontario M5W 1X3.

Maximum $2,000 loan to members of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario who are returning to full-time study in nursing. Repayment of the loan begins six months after completion of study and is interest free for the first year. Interest rate is at going bank rate thereafter. For application contact RNAO Membership Services, 33 Price Street, Toronto, Ontario M4W lZ2.

Financial assistance in the form of loans or bursaries is available to former members of the Naval Forces of Canada or their dependants. Inquiries should be directed to General Secretary and Treasurer, The Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund, PO Box 505, Station B, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5P6.

Financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans is available to former members of the Royal Canadian Air Force or their dependents. Inquiries should be directed to the General Manager, RCAF Benevolent Fund, 425 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa K2P 2C3.

Several of the States operate student assistance programs which include the University of Windsor as an approved institution. These awards are based usually upon residence and financial need. Prospective students are advised to apply to the appropriate State Education Authority.

For further information contact:

The Director, Student Awards Office,
University of Windsor,
Windsor, Ontario.
N9B 3P4

For additional information on awards the following sources are recommended: Guidance Officers in Secondary s; Statistics Canada publication University Entrance Awards, copies of which are available in the University Library; Director of Awards, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, 600-350 Albert, Ottawa K1R 1B1.