Computek College Statement on the Ontario Government’s Pause of OSAP Payments
Computek College is deeply concerned about the Ontario government’s decision to pause OSAP payments to private career colleges. The pause took effect without notice and puts more than 40,000 students, 10,000 sector workers, and nearly 500 small and medium businesses in the postsecondary education sector at immediate risk.
Our position
On October 9, 2026, we wrote to Minister Nolan Quinn seeking urgent action and clarity.
We support the government’s audit and its referral of these matters to the Auditor General and the Ontario Provincial Police. Fraud has no place in career education, and we will cooperate fully with any authority reviewing the sector.
However, the sweeping freeze on all OSAP payments to private career colleges harms students and colleges that have done nothing wrong. None of the government’s stated concerns apply to Computek. We have no ties to immigration firms and no shared ownership with any other colleges. Our programs are instructor-led with verified attendance, and our records are open to the Ministry and whose audits and compliance reviews we have successfully passed year after year.
We have asked the government to restore OSAP urgently for students who enrolled before August 1, 2026 and to set up an expedited review to restore financial aid for students who have enrolled since August 1. Computek has volunteered to be among the first institutions reviewed.
To our nearly 1,500 current students
Most of you were approved for OSAP before August 1. You enrolled in good faith, under the rules the province announced. We understand that this unannounced change puts a heavy financial burden on you. It threatens your ability to finish your program and to cover rent, food, childcare, and transportation. You should not pay for a problem you did not create.
You are not alone. Classes continue, our doors remain open, and our staff are here for you. We will keep advocating for you and keep you updated.
We are not waiting for government timelines. We are already exploring ways to support current students and will be contacting you in the coming days. If you have not yet heard from us yet, please contact our Financial Aid Office at [email protected].
Ontario’s workforce is at stake
Our largest programs train personal support workers, early childhood assistants, and community service workers. Ontario urgently needs people in these roles. Each student forced to stop training is one fewer caregiver or educator for Ontario families. At a time when Ontario must compete and create jobs, this approach weakens our labour market for years to come.
A call to our allies
We welcome the support of our employer partners, community organizations, alumni, and ecosystem stakeholders during this time of need. Please help by speaking up for Computek College, for our students, and for a fair, balanced approach. If you want to engage in our advocacy, please contact us at [email protected].
