The document addresses the pressing issue of affordability in post-secondary education, focusing on the financial burden faced by students. It highlights key challenges, such as:
Rising tuition fees, particularly for international students, making higher education increasingly inaccessible.
High living costs, including housing and food insecurity, which are exacerbated by inflation and stagnant wages.
Inadequate financial aid, such as Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding, which is insufficient in meeting students' real needs.
The backgrounder proposes solutions aimed at:
Reducing tuition fee or increasing government contributions to alleviate student debt.
Improving access to OSAP, especially by removing the parental contribution requirement to provide more equitable support.
Addressing housing and food insecurity through targeted support programs.
These measures are designed to create a more affordable and sustainable post-secondary education system in Ontario.
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