Toronto Metropolitan Association of Part-Time Students (TMAPS)
The Toronto Metropolitan Association of Part-time Students (TMAPS) is the central students’ union that represents all 16,000 continuing education, distance education, and part-time degree students and any student taking a Chang School course at TMU. TMAPS offers a variety of campaigns, services, and events to part-time students.
What's Available?
TMAPS Health and Dental Plan (external link)
The Health & Dental Plan offers part-time students comprehensive benefits, including:
- Drug
- Paramedical
- Dental
- Vision
- Accidental
To learn more about the Health and Dental Plan coverage, or how to enroll dependents, please visit the “Health/Dental” pages of the TMAPS website.
Email: healthplan@tmaps.ca
Phone: 416-979-5000 ext. 554242
TMAPS Bursary (external link)
Any TMAPS member who is in need of financial assistance can apply for a bursary up to $500 each term.
Applicants can only receive the bursary once per academic year (September to August). The TMAPS bursary is not a loan; you do not need to pay it back.
Emergency Grant (external link)
TMAPS offers an emergency grant for part-time degree and continuing education students at TMU. The goal behind this grant is to assist students who are experiencing unexpected and emergency financial situations.
If you are experiencing chronic underfunding, please consider applying for the semester based TMAPS Bursary worth up to $500.
Note: The TMAPS Emergency Grant is not intended to pay course tuition fees, ancillary fees, or course textbooks.
Legal Clinic (external link)
TMAPS offers free legal services to its members through their in-house lawyer, William (Bill) Reid.
Email: legal@tmaps.ca
Academic Advocacy (external link)
The TMAPS Student Rights Coordinator can assist with grade appeals or standing appeals, issues related to academic integrity or findings of academic misconduct, or other concerns to do with the internal processes of TMU. You can seek guidance from the Student Rights Coordinator to help you navigate the university’s policies and to protect your student rights.
The Academic Advocacy Page also offers workshops that address topics such as university policy and worker’s rights.
Email: studentrights@tmaps.ca
Phone: 416-979-5000 ext. 557056
Tax Clinic (external link)
The TMAPS Tax Clinic is a collaboration with Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, known as CVITP. Student volunteers are CRA trained and will file simple tax situations for the current tax year. This service is available to all TMAPS members.
TMAPS Volunteer Program (external link)
If you’re looking to expand your skill set you’ve come to the right place! TMAPS offers exciting volunteer and career-building opportunities all throughout the year. Join us and help make our events fun and exciting for everyone! Fill out your application on the TMAPS Volunteer Program webpage (external link) to join.
Seed Library (external link)
TMAPS Seed Library is a TMU community resource that provides free seeds for students to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers! This service promotes food access, sustainability, and gardening education by encouraging people to borrow, grow, and even return seeds for future use.
Location: 3rd floor of the Student Campus Center (SCC-301)
TMAPS Period Project (external link)
The Period Project is a pilot service that provides TMAPS members with free monthly menstrual kits, health education workshops, and advocacy for menstrual equity on campus. Members who prefer a more anonymous pickup option for their menstrual kit can schedule an appointment through the Period Bank locker via our website.
Location: 3rd floor of the Student Campus Center (SCC-301)