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Financial Aid & Scholarships for Audio Engineering Schools

Payment Options

Whether you are in need of financial assistance or you simply want to explore your options, feel free to contact our financial aid office.

  • Government Loan Options

    FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL STUDENT LOANS (CANADA ONLY)

    Each province, in conjunction with the federal government, sponsors loans for post-secondary education. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, meet financial requirements and be attending an educational institution that qualifies for support. The federal contribution is called the CSL (Canada Student Loan), but the name of provincial loan varies. In Ontario, it’s called OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program).


    No matter where you live in Canada, apply for both loans through your provincial student assistance program. If the province deems you eligible, the Federal government supports that agreement by contributing a percentage of the total amount (the CSL). OIART students may qualify for both federal and provincial financial assistance.


    ONTARIO STUDENTS ONLY:

    For additional information about loan programs, see the OSAP or CanLearn websites:


    http://osap.gov.on.ca/

    http://www.canlearn.ca


    OUT OF PROVINCE STUDENTS

    For information about loan programs within your province please click the appropriate link:


    Alberta

    British Columbia

    Manitoba

    New Brunswick

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Northwest Territories

    Nova Scotia

    Nunavut

    Prince Edward Island

    Quebec

    Saskatchewan

    Yukon

  • Bank Loans / Line of Credit

    Most major banks and credit unions in Canada offer competitive student loans and/or student lines of credit. Stop by your (or your family’s) bank to inquire about how they can help you with your educational expenses.

  • RESP / Scholarship Trust Plans

    OIART is a registered private career college and consequently qualifies for withdrawals and payments from all RESP and scholarship trust plans.


    Upon enrollment, the school will provide you with a letter that can be submitted to your RESP or scholarship trust plan.


    Please note that OIART’s extended academic year is considered as a two-year program by most financial institutions.


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Available OIART Scholarships

In order to be eligible for any of the 2024-25 scholarships listed below, you must be accepted and enrolled in the program by March 31, 2024. A completed version of the OIART Scholarship Application Form must either accompany your application to the program, or be sent by email or mail to OIART before the deadline.


Individuals may apply for more than one scholarship, but only one will be given per person. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than April 30, 2024. Scholarship funds will be given by cheque at the end of the seventh week of the school year in which the student is enrolled. Please read the scholarship descriptions below and download the OIART Scholarship Application Form to apply.


Music Scholarships

OIART has always attracted musicians, and the creation of many modern styles of music now relies heavily on recording engineering and production technology.



Valued at $1,500, this scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic standing in an established high school or Conservatory program and recommendations from a faculty member (or members) of the program the applicant attended. (1 scholarship offered)


Post Graduate / Sabbatical Scholarship

Each year, a number of individuals use the program at OIART to enhance previous educational experience. Graduates from Music, Fine Arts, Film Studies, Philosophy, English, History, Electronics and Computer Science programs have all attended the program. Established teachers have also used the program for professional development.



This scholarship is valued at $2,000 and is open to all college and university graduates applying to the program. It is awarded on the basis of academic standing and recommendations from a faculty member (or members) of the program the applicant attended. (1 scholarship offered)


Jenn Lewis Scholarship

Since graduating from OIART in the 1984-85 year, Jennifer Lewis has established herself as an outstanding member of the professional audio community. A Recording Engineer, Sound Designer and Lecturer, Jennifer currently holds the position of Creative Director at Maple Syrup Sound in Vancouver, B.C. This $2,000 scholarship is open to all women applicants, and is awarded on the basis of academic standing in related fields as well as recommendations from a faculty member (or members) of the program the applicant attended. (2 scholarships offered)


Communications Arts Scholarship

Recording, Engineering and Production Technology has a key role in modern media production. Those with strong Audio, Multimedia, Video, Web design, Graphics, Drama and/or Visual Arts experience in their academic background are candidates for studies in Recording Technology.


Valued at $1,500, this scholarship is open to high school graduates with a background in any of the areas listed above, particularly in their final two years of high school. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic standing and recommendations from a faculty member (or members) of the program the applicant attended. (1 scholarship offered)

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OIART's Audio Program Includes:

✓ Small Class Sizes

✓  On Site Facilities

✓  Industry Leading Instructors

✓  Post Grad Support & Guidance

✓  Exclusive 11 Month Program

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If you have questions about our audio engineering and music production program or would like to book a tour, we would be pleased to speak with you.


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