Indigenous student financial support

Indigenous students can connect with First Nations House for an appointment regarding financial aid opportunities throughout University of Toronto. We assist current or future Indigenous U of T students with financial planning, questions about Band funding, Third Party Sponsorship arrangements, bursary applications and other resources for their financial needs.

Indigenous Student Awards and Bursaries

Connect with First Nations House to find out how to apply for our Indigenous student awards and bursaries and if you have questions about Band funding or other funding sources for Indigenous Students at U of T. Book an appointment on Folio to meet with First Nations House Coordinator of Academic Supports to learn more.

Find 2024-25 awards and bursaries for Indigenous students.

Indigenous Tuition Initiative

The University of Toronto has created a new Indigenous Tuition Initiative to foster and strengthen relationships between U of T and Indigenous communities in Ontario, across Canada, and in the United States. This initiative includes three programs:

1. The U of T Indigenous Tuition Grant covers the cost of tuition in eligible undergraduate and graduate programs for students from nine communities close to University of Toronto. The nine communities covered by the tuition grant are:
   • Alderville First Nation
   • Curve Lake First Nation
   • Hiawatha First Nation
   • Mississauga First Nation
   • Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
   • Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
   • Six Nations of the Grand River
   • Mohawks of Bay of Quinte First Nation (Tyendinaga Mohawks)
   • Nation Huronne-Wendat/Huron-Wendat First Nation
2. Indigenous students from the rest of Canada may be eligible for domestic Ontario tuition fee.
3. Native American/Alaska Native students from the continental U.S.A. may be eligible for domestic Ontario tuition fee.

Learn more about Indigenous Tuition Initiative eligibility and how to apply.

Read about the launch of the U of T Indigenous Tuition Initiative.

Third Party Sponsorship Agreements

For Band funding letters or other Third-party sponsorship agreements, please send them to Student Accounts via email studentar@utoronto.ca or fax 416-978-2610.

Learn more about the Third Party Sponsorship process at U of T.

UTAPS (University of Toronto Advance Planning for students)

U of T’s largest needs-based funding program. It covers the financial gap between a student’s actual education cost and the costs covered by their Provincial/territorial government student aid. Through UTAPS, U of T provides non-repayable grants to students to help this financial gap or unmet need.

Learn more about UTAPS eligibility and how to apply.

Work Study opportunities

Students can participate in paid opportunities in different areas across campus during each academic term through the Work Study Program. Students typically work 10-15 hours a week.

Log in to CLNx for available opportunities. Email workstudy@utoronto.ca for questions regarding eligibility and criteria.

Other U of T resources

University Registrar Office

Visit the University Registrar Office and get important information about student accounts, tuition fees, OSAP, financial aid information, transcripts and University policy and guidelines.

Award Explorer

Access Award Explorer to search for awards and scholarships offered by all faculties at University of Toronto.

Faculty and Registrars

Contact your faculty or registrar office for more resources related to funding, registration, and academic advising. Check out a list of faculties and registrar offices.

External funding resources for Indigenous students

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training

Community agency that provides funding opportunities and employment opportunities for Indigenous people living in the GTA. Learn more about Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training.

Indspire – Building Brighter Futures

Financial awards for First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Inuit and Métis students through several programs. Application due dates: August 1, November 1, February 1. Apply to Indspire bursaries and scholarships.