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OUSA is the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, representing approximately 160,000 students at nine student associations across Ontario.

 Toronto, Ontario
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OUSA is proud to release the Tuition, Ancillary & Incidental Fees policy paper! Developed by undergraduate students, the paper identifies concerns around costs, fee transparency, and accountability across #ONPSE and proposes student-driven recommendations for change.
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Read the paper and brief here: ousa.ca/tuition_ancillary_in… Read the press release here: ousa.ca/pr_tai_26

Tuition, Ancillary, & Incidental Fees

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OUSA releases Educated Solutions: Reimagining Post-Secondary Affordability ft. @uoftsu @csa_on @the_OTSU @CASAACAE @CMHInnovation @yourWUSA @OStudentVoices @sga_age @OCUFA @eCampusOntario NEWS RELEASE: ousa.ca/pr_es_20

OUSA Publishes Issue 20 of Educated Solutions: Reimagining Post-Secondary Affordability

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“As the new school year begins, critical conversations about the accessibility of post-secondary education are integral to creating innovative and effective solutions for students and institutions alike.” - Rory Norris, OUSA President
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Thank you to all of the authors for their hard work on these incredible articles! OUSA hopes that these insights offer post-secondary sector leaders and partners inventive ways to shape the future of #ONpse. Read the publication here: ousa.ca/educated_solutions_2…

Educated Solutions Issue 20: Reimagining Post-Secondary Affordability

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OUSA is proud to release the “Indigenous Students” policy paper from the 2025 Fall General Assembly. Developed by undergraduate students, the paper identifies systemic barriers affecting Indigenous students across #ONPSE and provides recommendations for meaningful decolonization.
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Read the paper and brief here: ousa.ca/indigenous_students_… Read the press release here: ousa.ca/pr_is_2025

Indigenous Students

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Today marks the official enactment of the provincial government's changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), announced this February. OUSA remains concerned about the impact these changes will have on students' access to and experience of post-secondary education.
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Our Press Release highlights these concerns and our recommendations to improve the accessibility and affordability of students' undergraduate experience. Read the full Press Release here: ousa.ca/pr_aug1_osap_2026

OUSA Responds to the Enactment of Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

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We had a great introduction meeting last week with Minister @nolanmquinn! We discussed ways to support students, including work-integrated learning, student financial aid, and cost-of-living supports. We look forward to continuing productive conversations throughout the year.
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OUSA is excited to release our first policy paper from the 2025 Fall General Assembly. “Accountability and Systems Vision” calls on @ONgov to address student concerns with macro-level structures affecting their access to, experiences within, and outcomes from #ONpse
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Read the paper and brief here: ousa.ca/accountability_syste… Read the press release here: ousa.ca/pr_asv_2025
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Check out OUSA's Presidential Update from March! ousa.ca/presidential_update_…

Presidential Update: March 2026

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Today OUSA releases Shared Perspectives: A Joint Publication on Civic Engagement in collaboration with student advocacy organizations across the country. This year’s publication explores strategies to improve civic engagement among students and ensure their voices are represented
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Thank you to @TheBCFS @CASAACAE @CSA_ON @OStudentVoices for their insightful contributions and commitment to post-secondary student advocacy. Read the full publication here, ousa.ca/perspectives_2026

Shared Perspectives: A Joint Publication on Civic Engagement

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Yesterday @ONgov released their 2026 budget, “A Plan to Protect Ontario.” While OUSA welcomes the much-needed $6.4 billion investment in post-secondary institutions, we are disheartened by the reduction in OSAP funding and how it will impact students’ futures.
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Read OUSA’s full response here: ousa.ca/pr_ousa_responds_202…

OUSA Responds to the 2026 Ontario Budget

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Check out OUSA's Presidential Update from February! ousa.ca/presidential_update_…

Presidential Update: February 2026

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In line with our response to the government’s upcoming OSAP changes, we’re sharing a tool to help students and families contact decision makers to share their concerns about how this change will impact them.
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Use the tool to email your local representatives here, win.newmode.net/ontariounder…
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