The Noah Meltz Program of Financial Assistance

The Meltz grant helps undergraduate students in certificate, degree, diploma programs, including the Academic Bridging Program, pursue their University of Toronto studies on a part-time basis. 

Eligible students receive: 

  • A non-repayable grant for the tuition cost of up to two credits during the fall/winter session and up to one credit during the summer session.   
  • A set amount for books, transportation to and from classes and, if applicable, child care.  


Students studying on a part-time basis should apply to Part-Time OSAP, in addition to applying for the Meltz grant. When students apply for Part-Time OSAP, the Meltz application will be considered after OSAP results are available. The University Registrar’s Office will review the two assessments to determine which program would provide the best source of funding (e.g., which program provides more total funding or which program provides more non-repayable grant). Students may also be eligible for a top-up Meltz grant in addition to Part-Time OSAP.

Am I Eligible for the Noah Meltz Grant?

  • Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person;  
  • Be registered in a certificate, degree or diploma program;  
  • Be taking less than 60% of a full course load;  
  • Have an annual gross income equal to or less than the eligible income levels for family size; Income Thresholds for Part-Time Financial Aid Programs (PDF)   
  • Be achieving satisfactory academic progress;  
  • Not have received funding from a full-time student financial aid program for the same term;  
  • Not be restricted from receiving government student aid (e.g., OSAP). 

How Do I Apply for the Noah Meltz Grant?

  • 2023-24 Noah Meltz Online Application
  • You may submit one application for the full academic year (September to April) or one application per term (September to December; or January to April; or May-August).

Upcoming Term / Deadline

  • Fall (September – December) deadline: October 20, 2023
  • Winter (January – April) deadline: February 23, 2024
  • Full Year (September – April) deadline: February 23, 2024
  • Summer – (May to June, June to August or May to August) deadline:  July 26, 2024

I Applied for the Noah Meltz Grant – Now What?

Your application will be processed four to six weeks from when your application is complete. You will be notified of the decision via your University of Toronto email account. You must be registered in classes that have started, and your ROSI/ACORN mailing address must be current for payment to take place.

The Meltz grant will be paid into your fees account and applied towards outstanding tuition fees to a maximum of one credit in each eligible term.  

Your portion of the grant for books, travel, and child care (if applicable) will be issued directly to you, via direct deposit, in each eligible term. Please ensure that you have banking information set up on your ROSI/ACORN account when you apply for the Meltz grant. 

Appeals

If you were refused the Noah Meltz grant, you may request an appeal. To request an appeal, you must submit:   

  • A letter requesting an appeal and all supporting documentation to the University Registrar’s Office (Attn: Noah Meltz Program) no later than 40 days before the end of your study period.  Appeals submitted after this deadline will not be considered.   
  • Letters requesting an appeal must clearly state your name and student number.    

Appeal decisions will take between 4 to 6 weeks.   

If you were refused the Noah Meltz grant, you may request an appeal. 

  • A letter requesting an appeal and all supporting documentation to the University Registrar’s Office (Attn: Noah Meltz Program) no later than 40 days before the end of your study period.  Appeals submitted after this deadline will not be considered.   
  • Letters requesting an appeal must clearly state your name and student number.    

Appeal decisions will take between 4 to 6 weeks.   

Appeal requests may be submitted to the University Registrar’s Office for the following reasons only:  

  • Course load change:  If you were refused the Meltz grant because you were registered in at least 60% of a full course load, but you are now taking less than 60% of a full course load submit the following:  
    • A letter requesting an appeal of your Meltz application because you’ve reduced your term course load to less than 60%; AND,  
    • If you received funding from OSAP for Full-Time Students for the same term, you must submit proof that you have repaid all of your OSAP funding.  (Examples of proof: a letter from the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) stating the repayment amount; a printed statement from your NSLSC account showing the repayment amount).  Proof of repayment must originate from the NSLSC.  
  • Income change: If you were refused the Meltz grant because your (and your spouse’s, if applicable) annual gross income was greater than the Meltz Program income thresholds based on family size and now your (and/or your spouse’s) income has decreased, submit the following:  
    • A letter with the reason(s) for the income change, your revised total gross annual income and a breakdown of how you calculated your revised annual income estimate; AND,  
    • Proof of income supporting your revised estimate.  
  • Non-degree studies for graduate school admission: If you were refused the Meltz grant based on registration in non-degree studies and are doing the course(s) to be admitted to a graduate program, submit the following:  
    • A letter explaining why you’re enrolled in non-degree studies; AND,  
    • A signed letter on departmental letter head specifying the course(s) needed to be considered for admission. The recommended course(s) must match the course(s) in which you’re registered.  
    • Note: Successful appeals regarding non-degree studies are approved for one year only.  
  • OSAP restrictions due to academic progress: Meltz applicants are expected to be in good standing and eligible for funding from OSAP or their home province/territory’s student aid program. However, if the OSAP restriction is due to an OSAP suspension for academic progress reasons, you may be able to appeal your Meltz grant refusal; submit the following:  
    • A signed letter explaining the reason(s) for your previous academic issues, outlining improvements/changes in your situation which will better your academic chances and your academic goals for the study period.   
    • Supporting documentation where appropriate to support your request (e.g., letters from doctors, academic advisors, counsellors, etc.). 

Probationary or Suspension Status

The first time a student drops or fails Meltz-funded courses they are placed on Meltz academic probation: 

  • Students can continue to apply for the Meltz Program in subsequent part-time terms.  
  • The probationary period lasts for the remainder of the school year in which the issue occurred and the following school year.   
  • If there are no repeated occurrences during this time frame, you will be removed from probationary status. 

The second time a student drops or fails Meltz-funded courses, the student is ineligible for the Meltz Program for twelve months from the drop date or the first of the month after the end of the particular session. Multiple occurrences of academic progress issues will result in longer periods of suspension from the Meltz Program.  

If exceptional circumstances (e.g., medical situation, family crisis) impact on your academic success in a particular term, submit the documentation outlined under OSAP Suspension for Academic Progress Reasons to appeal your Meltz probationary or suspension status.  

If you have further questions, please see these resources: