# hi finance at Centennial College

OSAP, awards, and budgeting help for Centennial College students — from a team that builds money tools for Ontario students.

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We built hi finance to help students pay for school without guessing. This is what paying for a Centennial program actually looks like: what OSAP covers, which deadlines close before you think, and where the money goes once it lands.

## Student aid program

Centennial College uses [OSAP](https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program).

## The numbers at Centennial College

- **$2,775** — Diploma tuition for a two-semester year
  2026–27 domestic tuition for most diploma programs, before ancillary fees. Degrees run higher, around $6,100 to $7,300 for the year.
  Source: https://www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/tuition-and-fees/tuition-information

- **5** — Campuses across Toronto
  Progress, Ashtonbee, Morningside, Downsview Aerospace Hub, and Story Arts Centre (programs merging into Progress by summer 2026).
  Source: https://www.centennialcollege.ca/locations

- **~22,000** — Full-time students
  Approximate full-time enrolment, with roughly another 19,000 part-time students.
  Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centennial_College_(Canada)

- **$128.15** — Monthly TTC pass with student discount
  The post-secondary monthly pass price, compared to $156 for adults. Requires a $5.25 TTC student photo ID.
  Source: https://ccsai.ca/transit

## Key deadlines

### Apply to OSAP (60 days ahead)

Apply at least 60 days before your study period starts. Processing time is what makes people late, not eligibility. One application covers grants and loans.

[More](https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program)

### Winter 2027 tuition deposit (Nov 25, 2026)

Pay your deposit through the Make a Payment page in myCentennial. Miss it and you can lose your seat in your courses. Your exact date is on your Fee Estimate, which posts in November.

[More](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/how-to-register-and-build-your-timetable)

### Winter orientation (Jan 5 – 8, 2027)

Campus-wide orientation runs January 5 to 8, with webinars, community sessions, and faculty presentations before classes start January 11.

[More](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/orientation)

### Bursaries and awards (Ongoing)

Centennial College Bursaries, application scholarships, and academic awards are all listed under Financial Aid on the college site. Check each term, since deadlines vary by award.

[More](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/financial-aid)

## FAQs

### How much is tuition at Centennial College?

For domestic students in 2026–27, most diploma programs cost $2,775 in tuition for a two-semester year. Honours bachelor degrees run about $6,100 to $7,300. Ancillary fees come on top of tuition, and your exact balance shows on your Fee Estimate in myCentennial.

### Does Centennial College have residence?

Yes. Centennial Place at Progress Campus is an 8-storey residence with about 740 students in 2- and 4-bedroom suites, each with a private bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. It's first come, first served, so apply early.

### Do Centennial students get a TTC pass?

There's no UPass in Toronto, but you can buy the post-secondary monthly TTC pass for $128.15 instead of the adult $156. You need a $5.25 TTC student photo ID, which you get with your Centennial MyCard, timetable, and government ID. CCSAI can also get you 40% off GO Transit fares.

### What happens if my OSAP doesn't cover my tuition?

You're responsible for the shortfall by the fees due date. Options in rough order: Centennial bursaries (free money), a payment agreement if you're eligible, then a student line of credit. If OSAP funds arrive late, your remaining tuition is due within 7 days of receiving them.

### Is there free food at Centennial?

Yes, through CCSAI. The Grab and Go Breakfast Program hands out a free light breakfast at each campus once a week, and the CCSAI Food Bank (run with Daily Bread) offers hampers by appointment. The Local, the student-run restaurant at Progress, sells house-made meals at discounted prices.