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Student aid and scholarship deadlines this winter (2026–27)
Updated November 2026
Starting or continuing in January? You may still be able to apply. Most government student aid deadlines count back from the end of your study period, not the start of the school year. Check your own dates on the official page before you apply.
Ontario (OSAP)
Full-time students, and part-time students with study periods of 21 weeks or more, must apply no later than 60 days before the end of their study period. Your school’s financial aid office must receive any documents 40 days before the end. Part-time students with study periods of 20 weeks or less have until 40 days before the end.
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Each province has its own cutoff. See our step-by-step guides: StudentAid BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Your school's own bursaries
Many schools run separate award applications each term. Find your school’s official awards page on our school pages.
Schulich Leader Scholarships (graduating high school students)
Your high school submits its nominee by January 27, 2027, and the nominee applies by February 17, 2027. Each high school can nominate one student. Talk to your guidance office now. schulichleaders.com
US students: the 2027–28 FAFSA
The 2027–28 FAFSA is open now for school from July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028. It’s free, and the real one is only on StudentAid.gov. Parents who add information need their own StudentAid.gov account, so winter break at home is a good time to do it together. Some states and colleges have early deadlines; check yours on StudentAid.gov and your state’s grant agency. Our FAFSA guide
Education only, not financial advice. WealthNutz is not affiliated with any government, school, or scholarship program. Dates were checked in November 2026 and can change. Confirm on the official site.
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