Ontario's financial aid under the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) saw a significant increase of $465 million, with a staggering 95% allocated to private career college students. This rise has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who argue that the government's earlier claims of 'unsustainable costs' are misguided. The data reveals that while university students received $370 million in grants in the 2023-24 academic year, this figure dropped to $354 million the following year. Conversely, private career college students' grants surged from $554 million to $994 million in the same period. Critics, including Liberal and NDP leaders, contend that the government is unfairly penalizing university and publicly funded college students while favoring private institutions. Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn acknowledged the growth in private career college enrollment but defended the government's actions as necessary for sustainability. The changes have raised concerns about increasing student debt amid a broader affordability crisis, with students now facing a maximum of 25% in non-repayable grants compared to 85% previously. The College Student Alliance has called for transparency regarding the evidence behind OSAP policy changes and their impacts on students.