1. FOR YOUR EXCHANGE

2. Orientation Package 1) Financial Aid & Exchange Cover Page 2) McMaster’s Exchange Program FAQ Sheet 3) Financial Aid Information Sheet for Exchange Students 4) Checklist for Exchange Students 5) Continuation of Interest-Free Status/Confirmation of Enrolment ( Schedule 2 ) 6) OTG Confirmation of Enrolment form (for OTG-only applicants)

3. PREPARE WELL Research ALL Costs (Don’t forget the currency exchange rate!) Plan Ahead Know your Resources (Have a back-up plan.) Budget Wisely & Stick to It!!!

4. OSAP Apply online early. The 2014/2015 application will be available online late April 2014. https://osap.gov.on.ca Check out the McMaster Financial Aid Office face book page to receive reminders regarding OSAP and other financial aid and scholarship programs. Regular posts will walk you through the online OSAP application and the electronic distribution of funding. Select McMaster University as your institution of study regardless of the location of your formal exchange. Complete and submit enclosed form with proof of study period start and end dates from host institution.

5. Complete All Paperwork Early You must complete and submit all required paperwork in a TIMELY manner prior to departure. Make sure course registration and your payment agreement are in order. Submit all OSAP forms, signature pages and supporting documentation to Gilmour Hall – Room 120 Fax the completed Confirmation of Enrolment form to the SFAS Office during your study period, if you want to be considered for the Ontario Tuition Grant. (Note: OTG deadline is 40 days prior to the end of the study period)

6. McMaster General Bursary Apply online via MUGSI. Deadline date for exchange students same as for students studying at McMaster. Must have a fully processed OSAP application to be considered for general bursary. See website for complete list of eligibility criteria. Watch for information in September on the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships website… http://sfas.mcmaster.ca

7. Exchange Grant Undergraduate students only MINIMUM 7.0 CA at the end of the previous fall/winter session to be considered No application required If eligible, grant will automatically be credited to your McMaster student account in September/October, once exchange units are showing on university registration record

8. McMaster University Gilmour Hall, Room 120 (905) 525-9140 Ext. 24319 Email: awards@mcmaster.ca osap@mcmaster.ca Web: http://sfas.mcmaster.ca Facebook: McMaster Financial Aid Office Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships