# hi finance at George Brown Polytechnic Student aid, awards, and budgeting help for George Brown Polytechnic students, from a team that knows the three downtown campuses. --- We built hi finance for students who pay their own way through school. This is what paying for a George Brown program looks like: what OSAP covers, which awards close before you think, and where the money goes once it lands. ## Student aid program George Brown Polytechnic uses [OSAP](https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program). ## The numbers at George Brown Polytechnic - **32,000+** — Full- and part-time students Counted across the Casa Loma, St. James, and Waterfront campuses and the college's other downtown teaching locations. Source: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/george-brown - **$2,508-$13,416** — Tuition for two semesters The 2026-27 range for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, before ancillary fees. It varies by program. Source: https://www.georgebrown.ca/apply/tuition-fees-and-costs - **$500** — Tuition deposit The non-refundable deposit a domestic student pays before the first term of each academic year to hold a seat and register for courses. Source: https://www.georgebrown.ca/apply/tuition-fees-and-costs/how-to-pay-your-tuition-deposit ## Key deadlines ### Residence payment for the academic year (Jun 08) The George residence's cheapest option asks for $11,556.88 in one payment for 2026-27. Two instalment plans exist, with $125 or $175 added, and the last instalment of the three-payment plan lands January 18, 2027. [More](https://www.georgebrown.ca/node/42676) ### Fall awards application window (Aug 18 - Sep 30) One student profile, filled once per academic year, puts you in the running for the institutional and faculty awards. You still have to submit the application itself each term, and it closes September 30, 2026. [More](https://www.georgebrown.ca/apply/financial-aid/awards-and-scholarships) ### Second residence instalment (Nov 09) On the two-payment plan, $7,009.88 is due June 08 and the remaining $4,672.00 is due November 09, 2026. [More](https://www.georgebrown.ca/node/42676) ### Winter awards application window (Dec 15 - Jan 31) Winter 2027 applications open December 15, 2026 and close January 31, 2027. The same profile you filled for Fall carries over, so this is a short form. [More](https://www.georgebrown.ca/apply/financial-aid/awards-and-scholarships) ## FAQs ### How much is tuition at George Brown Polytechnic? For Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 2026-27 tuition runs from $2,508 to $13,416 for two semesters, depending on the program, and that figure leaves out ancillary fees. Materials and supplies add anywhere from $1 to $6,100. International students pay $17,266 to $31,742 for the same two semesters. ### Does George Brown accept OSAP? Yes. George Brown is an Ontario public college, so Ontario students apply through OSAP. Apply well before the term starts, because funding that arrives after your fee deadline can leave you owing a $150 late charge or losing your registered courses. ### What is the tuition deposit at George Brown? Domestic students pay a $500 deposit before their first term of each academic year, and international students pay at least $2,000. The deposit is non-refundable but it is not an extra charge, it comes straight off your tuition. ### Does George Brown have student residence? Yes. The George, at 80 Cooperage Street next to the Distillery District, is the college's own residence, and Parkside Student Residence is an affiliated partner a short distance away. Most students still live off campus, and the college's housing office keeps an apartment-hunting guide and a list of things to check before you sign a lease. ### How do I apply for George Brown scholarships and bursaries? Through the awards application in STU-VIEW. You fill out a student profile once per academic year, covering your basic information, budget, and essays, then submit the institutional and faculty award applications each term. Deadlines for 2026-27 are September 30 for the Fall term, January 31 for Winter, and May 31 for Spring/Summer. ### Can I pay George Brown tuition in instalments? Yes. A payment plan splits a semester's tuition into three instalments, and it is open to new and returning domestic students and returning international students. It costs $50 per semester, is non-refundable, and a missed instalment carries a $15 charge.