Financial Aid, Grants & Funding
Whether you're an individual looking to upskill or an organization investing in employee development, there are a range of financial support options to make professional learning more accessible. From government funding to employer-sponsored opportunities, discover how you can reduce costs and get the most out of your learning journey.
Financial Aid & Support for Learners
- Student Grants and Loans: (for Canadian part-time students)
- Canada Training Credit: (for Canadian residents ages 26-66)
- Better Jobs Ontario grants: (for people facing challenges finding a steady job)
- Windmill Microlending: (for immigrants and refugees living in Canada)
Resources from the Canada School of Public Service
- Reconciliation: A Starting Point Mobile App: A reference tool for learning about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, including key historical events and examples of reconciliation initiatives.
- Podcast Series: These Podcasts feature a range of learning content on topics such as public service innovation, project management, Indigenous realities and much more.
Funding Opportunities for Employers
OSAP for Micro-credentials
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for Micro-credentials program provides eligible students with Ontario grant and loan assistance for Ministry-approved, quality-assured rapid training programs that help students acquire the skills that employers need.
OSAP-Eligible Programs by Area of Interest
A selection of Humber’s Continuous Professional Learning offerings that are less than 12 weeks in length are eligible for OSAP for Micro-credentials funding, as listed below:
osap info
Condominium Management
Property Management
Maintenance Management
- An Integrated Strategy for Maintenance Management
- Financial Management for the Maintenance Manager
- Human Resources Management for the Maintenance Manager
- Capstone - Maintenance Management
- Developing and Implementing Maintenance Tactics
- Maintenance Work Management
- Production and Operations Management for the Maintenance Manager
Applications & Eligibility
How to Apply for OSAP Funding
Please note that you can receive OSAP for Micro-credentials funding for one course at a time and the deadline to apply for OSAP is the end of the study period (ie. last day of your course or program).
To apply, please complete the following steps:
- Confirm the Humber micro-credential course you want to take is OSAP-approved at MicroLearnOntario.
- Log in to your OSAP account. If this is your first time applying for OSAP, you will need to create an account.
- Complete and submit the OSAP micro-credential application for your selected course.
- You can only be funded for one course at a time. If you plan to take multiple micro-credentials, you can apply for OSAP after the previous course is complete or ensure the study periods do not overlap.
- Your completed application must be submitted by the last day of your course.
- All required documentation must be received no later than five (5) days after the end of the current study period.
- Register and pay for the micro-credential course at humber.ca/continuous-professional-learning/learner-programs/micro-credentials.html. You are responsible for paying the full course fee to register.
- Once the course begins, Humber will confirm your enrolment to OSAP, and approved funding will be deposited into your bank account by the National Student Loan Service Centre.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for funding through the OSAP for Micro-credentials program, you must be:
- Registered in an OSAP-approved micro-credential.
- A resident of Ontario as defined by the OSAP.
- A Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person.
- In good standing for previous OSAP loans (i.e. you have not defaulted on a student loan and/or you are not restricted from participating in financial aid programs).
Micro-credential Applications
For additional details, please visit the OSAP for Micro-credentials website.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please email finaid@humber.ca or call 416-675-3111. View hours of operation.
If you have questions about funding status or loan repayment, please chat, call or email the National Student Loans Service Centre at www.csnpe-nslsc.canada.ca/en/contact-us.