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.

Financial resources at U of T

• Awards and bursaries for Indigenous students at U of T (PDF)
• University Registrar
• University of Toronto Advanced Planning for Students (UTAPS): Available for eligible full-time domestic students and covers the financial gap between a student’s actual education costs and the costs recognized by their provincial/territorial government student financial aid program. You can also apply to UTAPS if you are receiving Indigenous sponsorship funding. UTAPS grants do not need to be repaid.
• Award Explorer: View a list of scholarships, awards and bursaries available at the University of Toronto.
• Students can also contact their registrar office for opportunities with their faculties.

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.

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.

External funding opportunities

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