Exemption from Domestic (Non-Ontario Resident) Tuition Rates

Required Documentation:

1. Your most recent Notice of Assessment confirming residency in Ontario

OR

2. (a) Your property tax bill, or residential lease agreement covering the last 12 months prior to being a post-secondary student AND (b) any one of the following documents:

• Utility Bill (e.g. hydro, gas, water, cable, cell phone)
• Valid Provincially issued photo ID (e.g. Ontario Driver's Licence, Ontario Photo Card)
• Child Tax Benefit statement
• Home Insurance Policy
• Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid (T4E)
• Statement of Old Age Security (T4A) or statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits (T4A)(P)
• Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions
• Employment confirmation (e.g. pay stub or letter from employer)

Notes: Your name and address on the property tax statement or lease agreement requested in 2(a) must match the document provided to satisfy 2(b).

Required Documentation:

1. (a) Proof of Marriage

Suggested supporting documentation includes: A Canadian marriage certificate or foreign marriage certificate translated into English.

OR

1. (b) Proof of Common-Law Status for a period of 3 years

Suggested supporting documentation includes: Declaration of a common law union (IMM 5409) or a notarized affidavit of common-law status, AND any one document with both names providing evidence of co-habitation for the last 3 years such as a tax statement, mortgage statement, property tax bill, or lease agreement.   

OR

1. (c) Proof of co-habitation for any period and proof of dependent children (natural or adoptive). 

 Suggested supporting documentation includes: Proof of a dependent child such as a Canadian long form birth certificate with parental information, a foreign birth certificate translated into English with parental information, or proof of adoption with parental information. AND any one document with both names providing evidence of co-habitation such as a tax statement, mortgage statement, property tax bill, or lease agreement.

                       AND

2. Your spouse/partner’s most recent Notice of Assessment confirming residency in Ontario.

                       OR

3. (a) Your spouse/partner’s property tax bill or residential lease agreement covering the last 12 months AND (b) any one of the following documents (re-use any applicable documents from 1(a) and 1(b)):

• Utility bill (e.g., hydro, gas, water, cable, cell phone)
• Valid Provincially Issued Photo Identification (e.g., Ontario Driver’s Licence, Ontario Photo Card)
• Child Tax Benefit statement
• Home Insurance policy
• Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid (T4E)
• Statement of Old Age Security (T4A) or statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits (T4A) (P)
• Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions
• Employment confirmation (e.g., pay stub or letter from employer)

Notes: Documents demonstrating marriage, or a common-law relationship, must include your full legal name. Your spouse or partner’s name and address on the property tax statement or lease agreement requested in 3(a) must match the document provided to satisfy 3(b).

Required Documentation:

1. A Confirmation of Nomination letter from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration confirming your participation in the program.
2. Proof of Permanent Resident status or approval in principle status (AIP) such as a valid PR Card, Confirmation of Permanent Resident Visa, approval in principle letter, or acknowledgement of receipt letter from the IRCC.

Notes: You must be a permanent resident to qualify, or if you are awaiting the approval of your permanent resident status and are in Canada on a Study Visa, you must have had a Certificate of Exemption From International Tuition Fees to qualify as an Ontario resident for tuition fee purposes.

Required Documentation:

 The University will determine your OSAP funding status. Please select this as your reason for applying. There will be no need to submit documentation with your application.

Required Documentation:

1. A copy of an Indian status card or its previous alternatives, such as the Certificate of Indian Status “All-in-one,” Certificate of Indian Status “Pilot Project,” and Laminated Certificate of Indian Status.
2. A copy of a Métis Nation citizenship card from one of the five provincial affiliates (Métis Nation of Ontario, Métis Nation Saskatchewan, Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Nation British Columbia, Manitoba Métis Federation) of the Métis National Council; or a valid membership card from one of the Metis Settlements of Alberta, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation.
3. A copy of an Inuit enrolment card issued by any one of the four Inuit modern treaty bodies—Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik, or Inuvialuit.
4. Other documents to support claims to identity will be thoroughly reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Documentation:

1. Official death certificate.

           AND

2. Your parents’ most recent Notice of Assessment confirming residency in Ontario.

           OR

3. (a) Your parent’s property tax bill or residential lease agreement AND (b) any one of the following documents of your parents:

• Utility bill (e.g., hydro, gas, water, cable, cell phone)
• Valid Provincially Issued Photo Identification (e.g., Ontario Driver’s Licence, Ontario Photo Card)
• Child Tax Benefit statement
• Home Insurance policy
• Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid (T4E)
• Statement of Old Age Security (T4A) or statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits (T4A) (P)
• Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions
• Employment confirmation (e.g., pay stub or letter from employer)

          AND

4. Proof of dependent relationship.

Suggested supporting documentation demonstrating the dependent relationship between you and your parents: 

• A Canadian long form birth certificate with parental information
• A foreign birth certificate translated into English with parental information
• Parent’s Record of Landing document (IMM 1000) with list of accompanying family members
• Parent’s Confirmation of Permanent Residence Visa with list of accompanying family members
• Notice of Decision document from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada with list of accompanying family members
• Proof of adoption documents with parental information.

Notes: Documents demonstrating the dependent relationship to your parents must include your full legal name. The name(s) and address on the property tax statement or lease agreement requested in 3(a) must match the document provided to satisfy 3(b). As a dependent student, you do not have to be living with your parents during your study period.

Required Documentation:

A signed and dated letter from a person officially designated by the Children’s Aid Society to confirm the care of the student. The letter must have the official’s name, official letterhead, contact information, signature, date, and the address of the Children Aids Society’s office.