Innis College
Bursary Information

What is the Innis College Undergraduate Bursary Program?
The Innis College Undergraduate Bursary Program provides modest financial assistance to Innis College students in need. Bursaries are grants which students do not have to repay. They are designed to assist registered students of Innis College who have explored all other avenues of financial assistance (e.g. work, family support, OSAP, UTAPS) and still have financial need. Bursaries are regarded as a source of help in covering MODEST and often UNEXPECTED shortfalls of income over expenses rather than as a principal source of revenue. The primary source of income for students MUST be their own earnings, family contributions and whatever aid they are entitled to through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or the aid programs of other provinces or territories. Any questions regarding bursaries can be directed to Ryan Woolfrey, Associate Registrar (Administrative) at registrar.innis@utoronto.ca.

Guidelines for the Innis College Bursary Sub-Committee
All bursary requests are vetted by the Innis College Bursary Sub-Committee of College Council. The committee is comprised of Innis College students and staff. The function of the Bursary Sub-Committee is to distribute the funds allocated by the Office of Admissions and Awards to students with financial need. These funds are used only for bursary assistance, and any money not awarded in an academic year is returned to the Office of Admissions and Awards.

Decisions are based solely on the facts made available by the applicants and the amount of money available. If the sub-committee cannot reach a decision because of lack of information, the request will be deferred until the information is made available.

NOTE: The committee only reviews applications during the Fall/Winter Session of any given year. There are no bursaries normally available during the Summer Session, as it is expected that a student with financial need will opt to work and save funds in that time.

Application Process
1/ Download or pick up from the Registrar's Office a University of Toronto Undergraduate Grant Application Form in our office and make a 30-minute appointment with the Associate Registrar (Administrative), Ryan Woolfrey.

2/ Ryan will review your application with you before presenting it to the Bursary Sub-Committee.

3/ All applicants receive a written response to their bursary applications. If a bursary recipient owes fees to the University, then the amount owing will be deducted from the bursary and the balance will be mailed to the student. Cheques are usually mailed three weeks after the bursary has been awarded.