The purpose of the Support for Learners financial support program is to support children, youth and students in their continued learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2020-21 school year.
The Support for Learners program will provide eligible applicants with a one-time payment of:
- $200 for each child/youth up to grade 12
- $250 for each child/youth up to age 21 with special needs
A parent or guardian can apply for their child/youth. Only one parent or guardian may apply for each child/youth. The parent or guardian should have custody of the child/youth. This could include a parent or guardian with shared custody. It is up to the child's parents or guardians to determine who will apply. The Ministry is not involved in these decisions.
For secondary students over the age of 18, the student can apply on their own, or one of their parents or guardians can submit an application. Only one application will be accepted per child/youth or student. Duplicate applications will not be accepted. The Ministry is not involved in decisions of who should apply to the Support for Learners program.
You must fill out and submit
one application per child/youth or student to receive funding. Each application will be verified, processed and paid separately. This means that
if you have more than one child/youth you may not receive payments at the same time.
Payments will be delayed or denied if the information you provide is incomplete or inaccurate. We may contact you to verify the information you are providing through this application.
The easiest way to receive your payment is through e-transfer. All you need is access to Internet banking and a valid email address.
You also have the option to receive payment through
direct deposit. For this option, please have your banking information ready before beginning this application (bank name, branch number and account number).
When you successfully submit your application, you will immediately see the confirmation number for your application. Please record this number and the name of the child it is for. You will receive an email in 1 to 5 business days containing this number confirming that we have received your application. Please be sure to check your junk mail for the confirmation email and to also record your application’s confirmation number.
The deadline to apply is February 8, 2021. For more information please visit
Ontario.ca/SupportForLearners. For assistance or questions regarding this application, please contact the Support for Learners helpline at 1-888-444-3770. TTY (for the hearing impaired): 1-800-268-7095.
Child or Student information
Parent or Guardian Information
Banking Information
Direct deposit
This payment will be made through direct deposit. You must provide your banking information to receive this payment.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing accessible customer service. If required, we can arrange for an accessible format that meets your needs. Contact us at 1-888-444-3770.
Help
For assistance or questions regarding this application, please contact the Support for Learners helpline at 1-888-444-3770.
TTY (for the hearing impaired): 1-800-268-7095.
Review and submit
Please review the information you provided above to ensure it is correct. Note that payments will be delayed or denied if the information you provide is incomplete or inaccurate.
Once you have confirmed the above information is correct, please review the terms and conditions and press submit to complete your application.
After you successfully submit your application, you will immediately see the confirmation number for your application. Please record this number and the name of the child it is for. You will receive an email in 1 to 5 business days containing this number confirming that we have received your application.
To apply for Support for Learners financial support for another child, you must complete and submit another application.
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