The OSAP grant controversy refers to a structural overhaul of the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) introduced by the Ford government which took effect upon the 2026–2027 academic year. Cuts were made to non-repayable grants, ultimately shifting student financial aid heavily toward temporary loans. In addition, a seven-year long tuition freeze was removed allowing post-secondary schools to increase tuition fees by up to 2% annually. Doug Ford encouraged students to "invest in education that gives people in-demand jobs" and "not pick basket-weaving courses". Private career colleges were also barred from receiving OSAP grants.
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