{"id":1136,"date":"2026-03-02T01:06:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equalgrants.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=1136"},"modified":"2026-04-06T13:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:45:18","slug":"equal-grants-homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/equalgrants.ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Equal Grants | Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column]\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<sr7-module data-alias=\"slider-1\" data-id=\"1\" id=\"SR7_1_1\" class=\"rs-ov-hidden\" data-version=\"6.7.40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-adjuster><\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_1_1-1\" data-key=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-bg id=\"SR7_1_1-1-2\" class=\"sr7-layer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/equalgrants.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"EQ\"><\/noscript><\/sr7-bg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_1_1-1-0\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Beginning August 1, 2026, students attending private career colleges will no longer receive OSAP grants. We believe every student deserves equal access to financial support regardless of where they study.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_1_1-1-1\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Equal Grants for All Ontario Students<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_1_1-2\" data-key=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t<image_lists style=\"display:none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/equalgrants.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/EQ.jpg\" data-libid=\"1150\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" title=\"EQ\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly9lcXVhbGdyYW50cy5jYS93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNi8wMy9FUS5qcGc=\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/image_lists>\n\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-module>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\tSR7.PMH ??={}; SR7.PMH[\"SR7_1_1\"] = {cn:100,state:false,fn: function() { if (_tpt!==undefined && _tpt.prepareModuleHeight !== undefined) {  _tpt.prepareModuleHeight({id:\"SR7_1_1\",el:[450,450,450,450,450],type:'standard',shdw:'0',gh:[450,450,450,450,450],gw:[1240,1240,1024,778,480],vpt:['-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px'],size:{fullWidth:true, fullHeight:false},mh:'0',onh:0,onw:0,bg:{color:'{\"orig\":\"transparent\",\"type\":\"solid\",\"string\":\"transparent\"}'}});   SR7.PMH[\"SR7_1_1\"].state=true;} else if(SR7.PMH[\"SR7_1_1\"].cn-->0)\tsetTimeout( SR7.PMH[\"SR7_1_1\"].fn,19);}};SR7.PMH[\"SR7_1_1\" ].fn();\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772416021808{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"petition\">SIGN THE PETITION \/ CONTACT YOUR MPP<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 \u2013 Choose your Campus<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 \u2013 Sign the Petition<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Brampton&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fequalgrants.ca%2F%23bramptonpetition&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Toronto&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fequalgrants.ca%2F%23torontopetition&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Scarborough&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fequalgrants.ca%2F%23scarboroughpetition&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;London&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fequalgrants.ca%2F%23londonpetition&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772416021808{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatschanging\"><strong>WHAT&#8217;S CHANGING?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>Public college and university students will continue receiving reduced grants.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772416010633{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whyitmatters\"><strong>WHY IT MATTERS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As a student, choosing a private career college means choosing a direct path into an essential career. These colleges prepare us for real jobs in healthcare, skilled trades, and community services\u2014fields that Ontario urgently needs workers in right now.<\/p>\n<p>When financial support is reduced, it doesn\u2019t just affect schools \u2014 it affects students who are trying to step into these critical roles and help fill workforce shortages. Access to funding makes the difference between wanting to contribute to Ontario\u2019s workforce and actually being able to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772416015445{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bramptonpetition\"><strong>BRAMPTON CAMPUS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>SIGN THE PETITION \/ CONTACT YOUR MPP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As students, we are calling on Ontario policymakers to ensure equal access to grant funding for those attending private career colleges. We believe our access to financial support should not depend on the type of institution we choose.<\/p>\n<p>Education is a personal decision based on our career goals, learning style, and life circumstances. We deserve the same opportunity to access grants and pursue our training, regardless of where we decide to study.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please Fill Out The Form Below to Sign The Petition And It Will Send An Email To Your Local MPP On Your Behalf.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email Content Below &#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Dear [MPP Name],<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I am writing to express my concern about the decision to eliminate OSAP grants for students attending private career colleges, effective August 1, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I respectfully urge you to reconsider and reverse this policy. Students who choose private career colleges should have equal access to OSAP grants, just like those attending public colleges and universities. Financial support should be based on a student\u2019s need and program of study\u2014not the type of institution they select.<\/p>\n<p>No student should be disadvantaged for making the educational choice that best aligns with their career goals and circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sincerely, [Your Name]<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<!-- SpeakOut! 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Students who choose private career colleges should have equal access to OSAP grants, just like those attending public colleges and universities. Financial support should be based on a student\u2019s need and program of study\u2014not the type of institution they select.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>No student should be disadvantaged for making the educational choice that best aligns with their career goals and circumstances.\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"dk-speakout-caps\">%%your signature%%<\/p><br><br>EqualGrants.ca is a non-partisan advocacy initiative focused on student access to education funding.<\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-bcc-wrap\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-options-checkbox\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"dk-speakout-bcc\" id=\"dk-speakout-bcc-2\" checked=\"checked\" \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <label for=\"dk-speakout-bcc-2\" class=\"dk-speakout-options\">BCC yourself <\/label>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"dk-speakout-submit-wrap\">\n                                <div id=\"dk-speakout-ajaxloader-2\" class=\"dk-speakout-ajaxloader\" style=\"visibility: hidden;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n                                <button name=\"2\" class=\"dk-speakout-submit\">Sign Now<\/button>\n                            <\/div> <\/form><\/div><div class=\"dk-speakout-response\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-progress-wrap\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-signature-count\"><span>0<\/span> signatures<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-share\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n                                 <p>Share this with your friends:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     <p>\n                                    <a class=\"dk-speakout-facebook\" href=\"#\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"2\"><\/a>\n                                    <a class=\"dk-speakout-email\"  target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Petition: Equal Grants For All Ontario Students (Brampton)&amp;body=Hi there, I want to share this petition titled %22Equal Grants For All Ontario Students (Brampton)%22 with you: https:\/\/equalgrants.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F1136\" title=\"Share by Email\"><\/a>\n                                    <a class=\"dk-speakout-x\" href=\"#\" title=\"X\" rel=\"2\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/center>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774629117826{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"torontopetition\"><strong>TORONTO<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>SIGN THE PETITION \/ CONTACT YOUR MPP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As students, we are calling on Ontario policymakers to ensure equal access to grant funding for those attending private career colleges. We believe our access to financial support should not depend on the type of institution we choose.<\/p>\n<p>Education is a personal decision based on our career goals, learning style, and life circumstances. We deserve the same opportunity to access grants and pursue our training, regardless of where we decide to study.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please Fill Out The Form Below to Sign The Petition And It Will Send An Email To Your Local MPP On Your Behalf.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email Content Below &#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Dear [MPP Name],<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I am writing to express my concern about the decision to eliminate OSAP grants for students attending private career colleges, effective August 1, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I respectfully urge you to reconsider and reverse this policy. Students who choose private career colleges should have equal access to OSAP grants, just like those attending public colleges and universities. Financial support should be based on a student\u2019s need and program of study\u2014not the type of institution they select.<\/p>\n<p>No student should be disadvantaged for making the educational choice that best aligns with their career goals and circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sincerely, [Your Name]<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<!-- SpeakOut! Email Petitions 105.4.5 Pro  : En -->\n<div id=\"dk-speakout-windowshade\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-petition-wrap \" id=\"dk-speakout-petition-3\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Equal Grants For All Ontario Students (Toronto)<\/h3><a id=\"dk-speakout-readme-3\" class=\"dk-speakout-readme\" rel=\"3\" style=\"display: none;\"><span>Read the Petition<\/span><\/a><div id=\"dk-speakout-form-wrap\">\n    \t\t\t\t            <form class=\"dk-speakout-petition\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-posttitle-3\" value=\"Equal+Grants+For+All+Ontario+Students+%28Toronto%29\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-tweet-3\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-lang-3\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-textval-3\" value=\"val\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-petition-fade-3\" value=\"disabled\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-requires_confirmation-3\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-hide-email-field-3\" value=\"0\" \/>\n    <div class=\"dk-speakout-full\">\n                                <select name=\"dk-speakout-honorific\" id=\"dk-speakout-honorific-3\"><option value=\"Ms.\n\">Ms.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Mr.\n\">Mr.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Miss.\n\">Miss.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Mrs.\n\">Mrs.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Mx.\n\">Mx.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Dr.\">Dr.<\/option>\n<\/select>\n                                <\/div>\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-full\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input autocomplete=\"given-name\" name=\"dk-speakout-first-name\" id=\"dk-speakout-first-name-3\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"First Name\" required=\"required\"  \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-full\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input autocomplete=\"family-name\" name=\"dk-speakout-last-name\" id=\"dk-speakout-last-name-3\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Last Name\" required=\"required\"  \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"dk-speakout-full\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input autocomplete=\"email\" name=\"dk-speakout-email\" id=\"dk-speakout-email-3\" type=\"email\"  placeholder=\"Email\" required=\"required\"  \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div><\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-full dk-speakout-message\"  id=\"dk-speakout-message-3\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"dk-speakout-greeting\">Dear MPP<\/p>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I am writing to express my concern about the decision to eliminate OSAP grants for students attending private career colleges, effective August 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I respectfully urge you to reconsider and reverse this policy. Students who choose private career colleges should have equal access to OSAP grants, just like those attending public colleges and universities. Financial support should be based on a student\u2019s need and program of study\u2014not the type of institution they select.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>No student should be disadvantaged for making the educational choice that best aligns with their career goals and circumstances.\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"dk-speakout-caps\">%%your signature%%<\/p><br><br>EqualGrants.ca is a non-partisan advocacy initiative focused on student access to education funding.<\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-bcc-wrap\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-options-checkbox\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"dk-speakout-bcc\" id=\"dk-speakout-bcc-3\" checked=\"checked\" \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <label for=\"dk-speakout-bcc-3\" class=\"dk-speakout-options\">BCC yourself <\/label>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"dk-speakout-submit-wrap\">\n                                <div id=\"dk-speakout-ajaxloader-3\" class=\"dk-speakout-ajaxloader\" style=\"visibility: hidden;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n                                <button name=\"3\" class=\"dk-speakout-submit\">Sign Now<\/button>\n                            <\/div> <\/form><\/div><div class=\"dk-speakout-response\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-progress-wrap\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-signature-count\"><span>0<\/span> signatures<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-share\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n                                 <p>Share this with your friends:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     <p>\n                                    <a class=\"dk-speakout-facebook\" href=\"#\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"3\"><\/a>\n                                    <a class=\"dk-speakout-email\"  target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Petition: Equal Grants For All Ontario Students (Toronto)&amp;body=Hi there, I want to share this petition titled %22Equal Grants For All Ontario Students (Toronto)%22 with you: https:\/\/equalgrants.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F1136\" title=\"Share by Email\"><\/a>\n                                    <a class=\"dk-speakout-x\" href=\"#\" title=\"X\" rel=\"3\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/center>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774629117826{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"scarboroughpetition\"><strong>SCARBOROUGH<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>SIGN THE PETITION \/ CONTACT YOUR MPP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As students, we are calling on Ontario policymakers to ensure equal access to grant funding for those attending private career colleges. We believe our access to financial support should not depend on the type of institution we choose.<\/p>\n<p>Education is a personal decision based on our career goals, learning style, and life circumstances. We deserve the same opportunity to access grants and pursue our training, regardless of where we decide to study.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please Fill Out The Form Below to Sign The Petition And It Will Send An Email To Your Local MPP On Your Behalf.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email Content Below &#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Dear [MPP Name],<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I am writing to express my concern about the decision to eliminate OSAP grants for students attending private career colleges, effective August 1, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I respectfully urge you to reconsider and reverse this policy. Students who choose private career colleges should have equal access to OSAP grants, just like those attending public colleges and universities. Financial support should be based on a student\u2019s need and program of study\u2014not the type of institution they select.<\/p>\n<p>No student should be disadvantaged for making the educational choice that best aligns with their career goals and circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sincerely, [Your Name]<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<!-- SpeakOut! 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Students who choose private career colleges should have equal access to OSAP grants, just like those attending public colleges and universities. Financial support should be based on a student\u2019s need and program of study\u2014not the type of institution they select.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>No student should be disadvantaged for making the educational choice that best aligns with their career goals and circumstances.\n&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"dk-speakout-caps\">%%your signature%%<\/p><br><br>EqualGrants.ca is a non-partisan advocacy initiative focused on student access to education funding.<\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-bcc-wrap\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-options-checkbox\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"dk-speakout-bcc\" id=\"dk-speakout-bcc-4\" checked=\"checked\" \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <label for=\"dk-speakout-bcc-4\" class=\"dk-speakout-options\">BCC yourself <\/label>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"dk-speakout-submit-wrap\">\n                                <div id=\"dk-speakout-ajaxloader-4\" class=\"dk-speakout-ajaxloader\" style=\"visibility: hidden;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n                                <button name=\"4\" class=\"dk-speakout-submit\">Sign Now<\/button>\n                            <\/div> <\/form><\/div><div class=\"dk-speakout-response\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-progress-wrap\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-signature-count\"><span>0<\/span> signatures<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-share\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n                                 <p>Share this with your friends:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     <p>\n                                    <a class=\"dk-speakout-facebook\" href=\"#\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"4\"><\/a>\n                                    <a class=\"dk-speakout-email\"  target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Petition: Equal Grants For All Ontario Students (Scarborough)&amp;body=Hi there, I want to share this petition titled %22Equal Grants For All Ontario Students (Scarborough)%22 with you: https:\/\/equalgrants.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F1136\" title=\"Share by Email\"><\/a>\n                                    <a class=\"dk-speakout-x\" href=\"#\" title=\"X\" rel=\"4\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/center>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row wrap_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1774629117826{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"londonpetition\"><strong>LONDON<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>SIGN THE PETITION \/ CONTACT YOUR MPP<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As students, we are calling on Ontario policymakers to ensure equal access to grant funding for those attending private career colleges. We believe our access to financial support should not depend on the type of institution we choose.<\/p>\n<p>Education is a personal decision based on our career goals, learning style, and life circumstances. We deserve the same opportunity to access grants and pursue our training, regardless of where we decide to study.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please Fill Out The Form Below to Sign The Petition And It Will Send An Email To Your Local MPP On Your Behalf.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email Content Below &#8212;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Dear [MPP Name],<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I am writing to express my concern about the decision to eliminate OSAP grants for students attending private career colleges, effective August 1, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I respectfully urge you to reconsider and reverse this policy. Students who choose private career colleges should have equal access to OSAP grants, just like those attending public colleges and universities. Financial support should be based on a student\u2019s need and program of study\u2014not the type of institution they select.<\/p>\n<p>No student should be disadvantaged for making the educational choice that best aligns with their career goals and circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sincerely, [Your Name]<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<!-- SpeakOut! Email Petitions 105.4.5 Pro  : En -->\n<div id=\"dk-speakout-windowshade\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-petition-wrap \" id=\"dk-speakout-petition-5\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Equal Grants For All Ontario Students (London)<\/h3><a id=\"dk-speakout-readme-5\" class=\"dk-speakout-readme\" rel=\"5\" style=\"display: none;\"><span>Read the Petition<\/span><\/a><div id=\"dk-speakout-form-wrap\">\n    \t\t\t\t            <form class=\"dk-speakout-petition\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-posttitle-5\" value=\"Equal+Grants+For+All+Ontario+Students+%28London%29\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-tweet-5\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-lang-5\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-textval-5\" value=\"val\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-petition-fade-5\" value=\"disabled\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-requires_confirmation-5\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"dk-speakout-hide-email-field-5\" value=\"0\" \/>\n    <div class=\"dk-speakout-full\">\n                                <select name=\"dk-speakout-honorific\" id=\"dk-speakout-honorific-5\"><option value=\"Ms.\n\">Ms.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Mr.\n\">Mr.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Miss.\n\">Miss.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Mrs.\n\">Mrs.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Mx.\n\">Mx.\n<\/option>\n<option value=\"Dr.\">Dr.<\/option>\n<\/select>\n                                <\/div>\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-full\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input autocomplete=\"given-name\" name=\"dk-speakout-first-name\" id=\"dk-speakout-first-name-5\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"First Name\" required=\"required\"  \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-full\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input autocomplete=\"family-name\" name=\"dk-speakout-last-name\" id=\"dk-speakout-last-name-5\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Last Name\" required=\"required\"  \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"dk-speakout-full\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input autocomplete=\"email\" name=\"dk-speakout-email\" id=\"dk-speakout-email-5\" type=\"email\"  placeholder=\"Email\" required=\"required\"  \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div><\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dk-speakout-full dk-speakout-message\"  id=\"dk-speakout-message-5\">\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"dk-speakout-greeting\">Dear MPP<\/p>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I am writing to express my concern about the decision to eliminate OSAP grants for students attending private career colleges, effective August 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I respectfully urge you to reconsider and reverse this policy. Students who choose private career colleges should have equal access to OSAP grants, just like those attending public colleges and universities. 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