"The changes to OSAP were announced by Ontario's Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn last week. Starting this fall, the amount of money eligible students can receive in the form of OSAP grants will decrease from a maximum of 85 per cent to 25 per cent. That change has sparked worry among many incoming and current students, who say it will strain their finances and put them in more debt after graduation."
"Ford said he received "thousands of calls" from students over the long weekend, who expressed concerns about the province cutting the amount of grant money students can receive through OSAP. I mentioned to the students, you have to invest in your future, into in-demand jobs, he said. You're picking basket-weaving courses, and there's not too many baskets being sold out there. That doesn't fly with the taxpayers, I'll tell you that right now, said Ford."
Premier Doug Ford says he received thousands of complaints after the province announced changes to OSAP and urged students to choose programs that lead to in-demand jobs. The OSAP grant maximum will be reduced from 85 percent to 25 percent starting this fall. Many incoming and current students express worry the cuts will strain finances and increase post-graduation debt. Ford emphasized trades, healthcare and STEM as fields that provide employment. Ford also said taxpayers expect courses to align with labor market needs and alleged some students misused funds on luxury items, which he said is unacceptable.
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