So I am enrolled in my second year at Ryerson University. For my first year, I received financial assistance from both OSAP ($3000) and my parents ($1200) The rest i paid off myself.

This year, due to my parent's increase in income, I am not eligible for OSAP funding, and my despite their increase in income, my parents tell me they CANNOT under any circumstances assist me with my schooling. I was also turned down for my school's Student Access Guarantee.

I don't have anywhere close to enough money to pay for my school, My dealine is closing in, and I am unsure of where to go next....am I screwed? Or is there another way I can get funds. Please help! I'm afraid my future is in jeopardy.....

Get a bank loan.

You may need a cosigner though... depending on how old you are.

If your parents won't pay, then maybe you have to wait to go to school.

I had to way the 4 years out of school to be considered independant in order get my OSAP.

I was fortunate enough to pay for my own first year, but that's all I've been able to do.

Sometimes you just have to do, what you have to do,

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Child and Youth Worker Graduate