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Ontario was warned of ‘suspicious’ OSAP activity at a few career colleges: documents
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Ontario was warned of ‘suspicious’ OSAP activity at a few career colleges: documents

Documents reveal that Career Colleges Ontario raised concerns about 'suspicious' OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) activity at several career colleges as early as 2023. The association requested that these concerns be referred to law enforcement, but details remain unclear. In a 2025 letter, Career Colleges Ontario reported significant anomalies in OSAP application data, noting some schools saw extreme spikes in applications, potentially indicating eligibility fraud or misuse of funds. While the ministry informed police, there has been no follow-up action. The issue highlights potential systemic issues in student financial aid oversight.

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Ontario was warned of ‘suspicious’ OSAP activity at a few career colleges: documents

Documents reveal that Career Colleges Ontario raised concerns about 'suspicious' OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) activity at several career colleges as early as 2023. The association requested that these concerns be referred to law enforcement, but details remain unclear. In a 2025 letter, Career Colleges Ontario reported significant anomalies in OSAP application data, noting some schools saw extreme spikes in applications, potentially indicating eligibility fraud or misuse of funds. While the ministry informed police, there has been no follow-up action. The issue highlights potential systemic issues in student financial aid oversight.

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