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Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) loans, grants and scholarships that can help with education costs.
PRESENTER(S): Kaschka Watson, Zaineb Ali, Chris Cooper

Kaschka Watson
OSAP Ambassador, Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
Kaschka Watson is currently working with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD) in the OSAP Transformation Branch and focuses on the delivery of presentations to students, parents, guidance counsellors and stakeholders on OSAP policy, and policy related issues.
www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-advanced-education-and-skills-development

Zaineb Ali
OSAP Ambassador, Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
Zaineb Ali is currently working as an OSAP Ambassador for the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development in the OSAP Transformation Branch. Zaineb travels to locations within Ontario to talk to various stakeholders about OSAP, how it works, and some of the changes that have taken place. Prior to this Zaineb worked as a Financial Aid Assistant as part of her co-op placements at the University of Waterloo and gained her initial experience with OSAP and how it affects students. Zaineb graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Legal Studies and Business specialization.
www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-advanced-education-and-skills-development

Chris Cooper
Regional Director, Scholarships Canada
I am a higher education sales and marketing professional. I help universities and colleges connect with students. I work with education planning websites that help students research, plan and fund their education and career pathways.