OSAP Surge at Private Career Colleges | Calgary News

Ontario’s new data reveals a troubling trend: a handful of private career colleges are driving a massive spike in OSAP aid applications, with some jumping from under 100 to thousands of students in just two years — triggering huge provincial payouts. As the government slashes grants for university and public college students, these private institutions have seen explosive enrollment growth — raising alarms about fraud and misuse. Career Colleges Ontario admits some schools show unexplained spikes but insists such cases are rare. The province has already disqualified five colleges from OSAP funding, citing concerns over asynchronous learning and student participation, and threatens to shut down more if issues persist. One major player, the Academy of Learning, says it serves newcomers and career-changers who can’t afford traditional degrees — but four of its campuses have been cut off, with some now suing to challenge the decision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d31456a53734fced