Financial Aid
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Going back to school is a big decision, and for many students, figuring out how to pay for it can feel like one of the biggest questions of all. At Trillium College, we believe financial support should feel clear, personal, and manageable not confusing or overwhelming.

That’s why every student is paired with a dedicated Student Finance Planner who will walk them through their options, help them complete the process, and continue to provide support throughout their time at the college. From your first questions about funding to the day you graduate, you’ll have someone in your corner to help you move forward with confidence.

How To Apply

Applying for financial aid at Trillium College is designed to feel simple, supportive, and stress-free.

Speak with a Career Coach

Start by exploring your program options, goals, and next steps.

Meet with your Student Finance Planner

Review your funding options and get personalized guidance based on your situation.

Complete your application

Submit your documents and finalize the process with support along the way.

Receive confirmation and get ready to start

Once everything is in place, you can focus on preparing for your future.

Support That Stays With You

Financial guidance at Trillium College does not stop after your application is complete. Your Student Finance Planner remains part of your support system throughout your entire journey, so you always have someone to turn to when questions come up.

With the right support, your goals can feel closer than ever.

Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. For more information, log onto the OSAP website at https://osap.gov.on.ca.

Better Jobs Ontario is administered by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development which helps laid-off workers re-train for a new career. Eligibility

You may qualify for Better Jobs Ontario if you have either:

  • Been laid off and have not been working

  • Been laid off and are working a temporary job just to cover costs -Not been laid-off, but have been unemployed for 12 weeks or longer and are part of a low-income household

  • You can still apply if you receive any of the following forms of income assistance:

  • Employment Insurance (EI)

  • Ontario Works (OW)

  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

If you qualify, funding is available to support the cost of tuition, books, daycare, transportation, and a basic living allowance. To learn more call Employment Ontario: toll-free at 1-800-387-5656 or visit www.ontario.ca/employment

A student who is named under a family’s Registered Education Savings Plan may use these funds to cover the costs of education at an eligible post-secondary institution such as Trillium College. Detailed information is available at http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/saving/resp/index.shtml.

If you are a registered Status Indian or Inuit (residing on or off the reserve) and plan on going back to school, you may be eligible for funding for your post-secondary studies if you register with an eligible educational institution such as Trillium College. For more information please visit https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033682/1531933580211#chp1

Students from provinces outside of Ontario may also qualify for funding from the last province in which they resided for 12 consecutive months. For a list of provincial offices, please visit www.canlearn.ca/eng/main/help/contact/

The Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to withdraw money from your RRSPs to finance your education or that of your spouse or common-law partner. You can withdraw up to $10,000 per year, up to a total maximum of $20,000. More information is available at http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/llp.shtml

If you are a WSIB recipient or a surviving spouse, WSIB has funding resources for labor market re-entry. Speak to your case manager about re-training, which will help prepare you to get back into the workforce.

We accept the following payment methods:

Cheques, money orders, and cash e-transfers Debit cards (Interact direct payment) Credit cards: Visa and Mastercard Pre-authorized credit card payments (for monthly payment plans)

Key Performance Indicator and Loan Default Rates

As a Trillium College graduate, you will be contacted in a few months’ time regarding your participation in the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Graduate Satisfaction Survey. Click here for full details on the KPI and loan default rates.

We know getting started with financial aid can feel overwhelming. That’s why your Student Finance Planner is here to guide you every step of the way, making the process simple, clear, and stress-free. Watch this video to see how we support students like you from your first application to graduation.

Navigating Funding: Student Finance Planners

Student Finance Planners support students through the funding process from start to finish, helping them understand their options and complete each step with confidence. They review required documents, answer questions, and guide students through applications and approvals, ensuring nothing is missed along the way. With a focus on clarity and accuracy, they help keep the process moving so students can stay focused on starting their program.

Support through every step of the funding process

Student Finance Planners support students through the funding process from start to finish, helping them understand their options and complete each step with confidence. They review required documents, answer questions, and guide students through applications and approvals, ensuring nothing is missed along the way. With a focus on clarity and accuracy, they help keep the process moving so students can stay focused on starting their program.

Support through every step of the funding process

Financial Aid FAQs

Every student is assigned a dedicated Student Finance Planner who guides you through the application process, explains your funding options, and provides ongoing support throughout your time at the college.

The process is simple:

  1. Speak with a Career Coach about your program and goals

  2. Meet with your Student Finance Planner to review funding options

  3. Complete your application and submit required documents

  4. Receive confirmation and prepare to start your program

Eligible students may explore:

• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

• Government funding programs

• Payment plans

• Other financial assistance options

The availability of these options depends on your program eligibility and personal circumstances. To learn more about your funding options, connect with a career coach or Student Finance Planner today!

Tuition varies by program. Before you enroll, we will review your total program costs with you in detail so you understand tuition, fees, and what to expect. If you have questions, our team is here to walk you through your options.

BJO helps laid-off workers retrain for a new career, covering tuition, books, daycare, transportation, and basic living allowances for those who qualify. Learn more at www.ontario.ca/employment or call 1-800-387-5656.

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Trillium College is a registered Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. Trillium College programs are approved as vocational programs under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.