Master’s Tuition Fee Bursary (for
students beyond program length)
2016-2017 Instructions
Prior to completing a Master’s Tuition Fee Bursary (MTFB) (for students beyond program length) application,
please read the following information:
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All degree requirements must be completed before submitting this application. If your degree
requirements have not been completed and confirmed by your graduate unit before submitting this form,
your application will not be considered.
Submit your application within two weeks of completing your degree requirements (not before).
Applicants normally receive a response 2-3 weeks after submitting their completed application.
It is expected that you have exhausted all other sources of internal bursary or support within your
academic unit prior to submitting a Master’s Tuition Fee Bursary application to SGS.
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) students are not eligible for this bursary. Please
consult OISE Student Services for financial aid opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements:
You are eligible for the MTFB if:
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You were unable to complete your master’s degree by the program length due to factors that were
unanticipated and beyond your control;
Your remaining academic requirements to be completed during the final session were minimal and completed
by the required deadline. Minimal work includes the following:
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thesis based programs: final thesis (this must be defended and submitted to the ProQuest digital
library repository OR Major Research Paper/Project (MRP) submitted to department on or before
November 10, 2016 (Fall applicants) or March 7, 2017 (winter applicants));
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course based programs: 0.5 course, project, paper or language exam (this must be completed within
the final registered session)
You are beyond the program length required for your degree, and the program length must have ended:
• on or before August 31 (Fall applicants); or
• on or before December 31 (Winter applicants)
You are still within the time limit for your degree;
You have been registered full-time from the beginning of your program (i.e. no part-time registration, leave of
absence, program transfers, dual or simultaneous registration);
You did not receive or received minimal funding for the last session of studies; and
You are currently registered full-time in your final session before graduation.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Final Session: Minimal
Work Type
Program Length
Ended On or
Before:
Application Deadline
(Only for applicants with
residual thesis work) Deadline
for Thesis Submission to
ProQuest digital library
Fall 2016:
August 31, 2016
January 31, 2017
November 10, 2016
Winter 2017:
December 31, 2016
April 28, 2017
March 7, 2017
Application Process – Applicants must:
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Obtain MTFB application form available online from the SGS website (see Completion Grants &
Emergency Funding section) and complete sections 1, 2, and 4
Have sections 3 and 5 completed by supervisor and graduate unit
Obtain any necessary letters or documents (such as medial note, and letter of support from graduate unit)
Submit completed application with all supporting documentation to Graduate Awards Office in person or
email [email protected] within two weeks of completing degree requirements or application
deadline date, whichever is earlier.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis using the following criteria:
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Were the factors preventing the applicant from completing the program within the usual program length
unanticipated and beyond the applicant’s control? (See examples below)
Was the amount of outstanding work required minimal, and were all degree requirements completed and
recorded on ROSI prior to the relevant SGS deadline(s)?
Was funding already provided to the applicant during the final session of registration (e.g. fellowships,
scholarships, OSAP, TA/RA-ships)?
Has the applicant met all other eligibility requirements?
Examples of ELIGIBLE reasons for completion beyond program length:
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Student was hospitalized for a significant amount of time, delaying course/research work but remained
registered full-time.
Equipment for research experiment was damaged or faulty and took significant amount of time to be
fixed/replaced due to no fault of the student.
Examples of INELIGIBLE reasons for delay:
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Longer than anticipated time for experiments and data collection are considered part of program experience;
REVISIONS to experiments: revisions to experiments are not considered unexpected events and are
considered an expected and foreseeable component of research;
REVISIONS to thesis/research paper: requests for edits and revisions from your Supervisor and/or thesis
committee are not considered unexpected events but an expected and foreseeable component of the paper
writing process and should be taken into account from the outset of your research;
Longer than anticipated time for scheduling committee meetings and defense date: Students are expected
to organize committee meeting dates and/or final thesis dates well in advance (e.g. minimum 6-8 weeks) of
expected meeting and/or final thesis examination dates.
FAQs (full list on the SGS website)
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How do I find out the required program length of my degree?
Program length is listed in the Program Requirements of each degree program in the SGS Calendar
(http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/calendar/Pages/Programs-by-Graduate-Unit.aspx)
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How do I know if I’m within the Time Limit of my degree?
Program Time Limit is listed in the Program Requirements of each degree program in the SGS Calendar
(http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/calendar/Pages/Programs-by-Graduate-Unit.aspx)
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What is the date of completion?
Date of Completion is the date on which all your degree requirements were completed. For a thesis based
program, this is the date on which you submitted your final thesis to the ProQuest digital library repository.
For a course based program, this is the date on which you wrote your final exam/handed in your final
paper/project.
Contacts & Resources
Further information can be found on the Master’s Tuition Fee Bursary website (and FAQ-section).
Inquiries can be directed to: [email protected]
Master’s Tuition Fee Bursary (for
students beyond program length)
2016-2017 Application
FALL 2016 APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
WINTER 2017 APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
January 31, 2017
April 28, 2017
The Master’s Tuition Fee Bursary for students beyond program length is a financial aid program aimed to assist master’s
students who must register beyond the program length required for their degree, in order to complete a minimal amount of work
remaining due to unanticipated factors beyond their control. This form must be submitted once all degree requirements have
been completed; incomplete forms will not be processed.
Section 1: Student Information (To be completed by the student)
Surname:
Given Name(s):
Student Number:
U of T Email:
Phone Number:
Graduate Unit:
Program Start Date:
(MM/YYYY)
Degree Requirement Completed:
(DD/MM/YYYY)
Degree (MA, MSc, MEng, etc.):
I am applying for the Master’s Tuition Fee Bursary for the following session:  Fall 2016
 Winter 2017 (There are no summer MTFB programs)
Have you been continuously registered full-time since the beginning of your program and without
transferring programs?
 YES
 NO
 0.5 FCE (one 0.5 credit course)
Select your outstanding academic
requirement completed beyond program
length:
 Thesis submitted to the ProQuest digital library repository OR Major Research Paper/Project
submitted to the department on or before:
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November 10 for Fall applicants or
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March 7 for Winter applicants
Date of Final Oral Defence: ______________________________________________
 Language Examination
 Deferred Final Examination (Course based programs only)
 Course Extension
 Other: (Please describe your outstanding degree requirement)
Are you beyond program length and within time limit?
 YES
 NO
Did you receive OSAP or out-of-province government financial aid for your final session?
 YES
Amount: $_________
 NO
Did you receive financial support in the form of award(s) and/or stipend(s) from your department
and/or supervisor for your final session? If yes, provide details in the chart below:
 YES
 NO
Support type
(e.g. fellowship, scholarship, stipend)
Session(s) Award/Stipend
Received (e.g. Fall 2016)
Duration (months)
$ VALUE
$
$
$
$
Section 2: Unanticipated/Uncontrollable factor(s) resulting in delay (To be completed by student)
Please describe the unanticipated event(s) and factor(s) that contributed to the delay in completing your degree requirements:
Section 3: Supervisor Letter of Support (may be completed by Graduate Coordinator if applicant does
not have a supervisor/advisor)
Please attach a letter written and signed by your supervisor explaining the circumstances that lead to the delayed completion of
your degree.
Section 4: Applicant’s Declaration & Authorization
I declare that the foregoing information is, to my knowledge, a true, complete, and accurate statement of my degree progression
and financial status. This application and all supporting documents will be retained on SGS record. I understand that SGS may
contact my sources of supporting documents to verify information. If any information I have provided is found intentionally
falsified, I understand I may become permanently ineligible to apply or receive any future SGS grants. I hereby request
consideration for assistance from the funds made available for this purpose by the University.
I understand that if awarded, any monies owing to the University will be deducted from this bursary unless otherwise approved.
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Signature
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Name of Applicant
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Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
Section 5: Graduate Coordinator/Administrator Confirmation
The student has met all the eligibility requirements and has completed all degree requirements effective: ______________________________
Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
By signing below I confirm that the information provided on this application is true and correct.
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Coordinator/Administrator Name
Submit to:
Graduate Awards Office
63 St. George Street,
Toronto ON, M5S 2Z9
[email protected]
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Signature
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Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
SGS Office Use Only
Decision:
Approved
Authorization Signature:
Not Approved
Amount Approved:
Notes (if applicable):
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: http://www.rosi.utoronto.ca/fippa.php