Noah Meltz Bursary: Students in Part-Time Studies
Eligibility
Part‑Time Students
If you are studying part‑time, you should apply for Part‑Time OSAP as well as the Noah Meltz Bursary. While this is not mandatory, if you do apply for both:
- Your Meltz Bursary application will be reviewed after your OSAP assessment is complete.
- The University Registrar’s Office will compare both results and determine which option provides the best funding for you (for example, which program offers more total funding or more non‑repayable money).
What Eligible Students Can Receive
If you qualify, you may receive financial support to help cover your school expenses, including:
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Tuition support (non-repayable, free, money): A grant to cover up to two credits during the Fall/Winter session (i.e., up to one credit per term) and up to one credit during the Summer session.
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Help with everyday school costs: A set amount to support expenses such as books, transportation to and from classes, and child care, if applicable.
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Extra study-related expenses: Funding for other items you need for your studies, such as a calculator, planner, headphones, or similar essentials.
Who Is Eligible?
To qualify for the Noah Meltz Bursary, you must:
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person
- Be registered in a certificate, diploma, or degree program
- Be studying part-time (taking less than 60% of a full course load)
- Have a gross annual income at or below the eligible income levels, based on your family (see the Income Thresholds for Part-Time Financial Aid Programs (PDF))
- Be achieving satisfactory academic progress
- Not be receiving funding from a full-time student financial aid program for the same term
How Do I Apply?
Complete the online application for the Noah Meltz Bursary for Students in Part-Time Studies
You can choose to apply in one of two ways:
- One application for the full academic year (September to April), or
- One application per term, depending on when you’re studying:
- Fall: September to December
- Winter: January to April
- Summer: May to August
Application Deadlines
Make sure to submit your application by the deadline that matches your study period:
- Fall Term (September to December): October 31
- Winter Term (January to April): February 28
- Full Academic Year (September to April): February 28
- Summer Term (May to June, June to August, or May to August): July 31
Late applications are not accepted, so be sure to apply by the appropriate deadline for your term
After You Apply
Check Your Application Status
Once your application is complete, it will be reviewed within four to six weeks. You will be notified of the decision by email through your University of Toronto email account.
To receive funding:
- You must be registered in classes that have already started
- Your ACORN mailing address must be up-to-date
Receiving Your Noah Meltz Bursary Funding
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Tuition funding from the Noah Meltz Bursary for Students in Part‑Time Studies will be applied directly to your fees account, covering outstanding tuition costs for up to one credit per eligible term
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Funding for books, transportation, and child care (if applicable) will be paid directly to you through direct deposit in each eligible term
👉 Be sure to set up your banking information in ACORN when you apply, so your payment is not delayed
Appeals
If your application for the Noah Meltz Bursary for Students in Part‑Time Studies was not approved, you may request an appeal.
How to Request an Appeal
To be considered, you must submit:
- A written appeal letter explaining your request, along with all supporting documents
- The appeal must be sent to the University Registrar’s Office (Attn: Noah Meltz Bursary for Students in Part‑Time Studies)
- Your appeal submission must be received no later than 40 days before the end of your study period
⚠️ Appeals submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
What to Include in Your Letter
Your appeal letter must clearly include:
- Your full name
- Your student number
Processing Time
- Appeal decisions typically take 4 to 6 weeks to be reviewed.
Acceptable Reasons for Appeal
- Appeal requests may be submitted only for the following reasons:
What You Need to Submit
Your appeal must include both of the following:
- A letter requesting an appeal, explaining that you have reduced your course load to less than 60% for the term, and
- Proof that you have repaid your Full‑Time OSAP funding, if you received OSAP for Full‑Time Students for the same term
Acceptable Proof of OSAP Repayment
Proof of repayment must come directly from the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC). Examples include:
- A letter from the NSLSC confirming the repayment amount, or
- A printed statement from your NSLSC account showing the repayment amount
⚠️ Documents not issued by the NSLSC will not be accepted as proof of repayment.
You may submit an appeal if your Noah Meltz Bursary application was refused because your annual gross income (and your spouse’s income, if applicable) was above the income limits for your family size, but your income has since decreased.
What You Need to Submit
Your appeal must include both of the following:
- A written appeal letter that:
- Explains the reason(s) for the income change
- Provides your revised total gross annual income (and your spouse’s, if applicable)
- Includes a clear breakdown showing how you calculated your new income estimate, and
- Proof of income that supports your revised annual income estimate
What You Need to Submit
Your appeal must include both of the following:
- A written letter explaining why you are enrolled in non‑degree studies, and
- A signed letter on official departmental letterhead that:
- Lists the specific course(s) required for admission to the graduate program
- Confirms that the recommended course(s) match the course(s) you are currently registered in
Important Note
- Appeals approved under this category are valid for one year only.
Applicants for the Noah Meltz Bursary for Students in Part‑Time Studies are generally expected to be in good academic standing and eligible for OSAP or student financial aid from their home province or territory.
However, if your application was refused because of an OSAP restriction related to academic progress, you may be eligible to submit an appeal.
What You Need to Submit
Your appeal must include both of the following:
- A signed letter that:
- Explains the reasons for your previous academic difficulties
- Describes the changes or improvements you have made to support your academic success
- Outlines your academic goals for the current study period, and
- Supporting documentation, where applicable, to support your appeal (for example, letters from a doctor, academic advisor, counsellor, or other relevant professional)
All information should be clear, current, and relevant to the term for which you are requesting funding.
Probationary or Suspension Status
The first time you drop or fail a Noah Meltz‑funded course, you will be placed on Noah Meltz academic probation.
While on probation:
- You may continue to apply for the Noah Meltz Bursary in future part‑time terms
- The probationary period lasts for:
- The remainder of the academic year in which the issue occurred, and
- The following academic year
- If there are no further issues during this period, you will be removed from probation
Second (or Subsequent) Occurrence: Suspension
The second time you drop or fail a Noah Meltz‑funded course, you will be ineligible for the Noah Meltz Bursary for 12 months, starting from:
- The course drop date, or
- The first day of the month following the end of the session
Multiple academic progress issues may result in longer suspension periods from the Noah Meltz Bursary.
Appealing Probation or Suspension
If exceptional circumstances (such as a medical issue or family crisis) affected your academic performance during a term, you may appeal your Noah Meltz probation or suspension status.
To do so, submit the documentation outlined under “Appeal Reason: OSAP Restrictions Due to Academic Progress”
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