There’s Now a Real Deadline
Government financial assistance rules are changing for programs starting on or after August 1, 2026.
This means:
Waiting could cost you more.
What is the Ontario Government Student Funding?
The Ontario Student Funding is a financial aid program from the Ontario and federal governments designed to help residents pay for postsecondary education. It provides a combination of repayable loans and non-repayable grants, based on financial need, to cover tuition, books, fees, and living expenses.
Key Aspects of the Funding
Eligibility:
- Available to Ontario residents (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons).
Funding Type:
- Grants: Money you do not have to pay back.
- Loans: Money you must repay, with interest accruing only after graduation.
Coverage:
- Funds can assist with tuition, books, equipment, living expenses (full-time only), and child care.
Repayment:
- A six-month grace period exists after you stop being a full-time student before you must start repaying loans.
Programs Eligible For Grant Funding
Metro College offers career-focused training programs designed to help students build practical, job-ready skills.
Programs include:
All programs are available to students across Ontario.
Request for Program InformationCareer Opportunities After Training
Your training prepares you for real roles such as:
- • Civil Engineering CAD Designer / Technologist
- • Structural Design Designer / Technologist
- • Mechanical Design Designer / Technologist
- • CNC Programmer / Setup Operator
- • Bookkeeper / Accounting & Payroll Specialist
- • IT / Network and Cloud Administrator
- • Data Scientist / Data Analyst
- • Digital Marketing Campaign Specialist
- • Cloud Engineer / Architect
- • SAP SCM Specialist
Programs are designed to match current industry demand and employer expectations.
Selected Employers That Have Hired Our Students
Why Students Are Taking Action Now
Access current funding structure (if eligible)
Reduce future repayment burden
Secure upcoming intake
Start earning sooner
Delaying your decision could increase your total cost.
Simple Next Steps
Speak with an advisor
Review your funding options
Choose your program and start date
Check Your Options Before the Change
Whether you are in the GTA or anywhere in Ontario, you can take the next step toward a new career.
It’s free and takes only a few minutes.
Financial assistance is subject to eligibility and government policy. Changes for career college students take effect for programs starting on or after August 1, 2026. Metro College does not administer government funding.
Graduates Success Stories!
Without taking this course I would not be to find a job as an SAP FICO Analyst. We did a lot of projects in class and the teachers were very experienced persons with expertise in SAP FICO consultation.
My background was law and I had zero knowledge about IT, Metro College helped me learn a lot about IT and gave me the confidence to obtain my current position as network administrator. The network certificates also helped me a lot in finding the job.
3D Modeling Software, Mock Interviews and Career Development Skill all helped me to got a job as mechanical engineer.
The courses are very helpful for me to get a co-op and the boss will hire me after the co-op is completed. Thanks to the instructors, Anna and Gary. It has been a great time at the college.
The accounting program is excellent at Metro College. QuickBooks, Sage 50, Sage 300 software helped me to find a bookkeeper job quickly.
Data Science program at Metro College is a strong program. It enabled me to update my knowledge, skills, and find a job in DATA SCIENCE SHORTLY. I would say tha
What graduates are saying about Metro College of Technology?
Our instructors are not only qualified professionals but also industry-specific experts. Every one of our programs is designed with input from industry leaders to prepare you with the industry know-how and how to do it.