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OSAP Changes: What Reduced Grants and Program Cuts Mean for Newcomers Like Me
When I landed in Canada, I didn’t arrive with a safety net.
I arrived with two suitcases, foreign credentials, and a quiet promise to myself: Hindi ako susuko.
Like many newcomers, I quickly realized that if I wanted to practice in a regulated field, I needed Canadian education. So I enrolled in a Paralegal Diploma program — and I was only able to do that because of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
That support changed my life.
So when I hear about reductions in grants and shifts toward more loans, I don’t just see policy changes. I see real people whose timelines, confidence, and futures may be affected.
Personal ito.