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Sanctuary Scholars

The Sanctuary Scholars program provides an access pathway specifically for students who hold precarious immigration status. Sanctuary Scholar students can study in undergraduate programs at TMU. The program allows eligible students to access undergraduate degrees at TMU at domestic tuition fee rates.

What is Precarious Immigration Status?

Within the Sanctuary Scholars program at TMU, the term ‘precarious status’ is used to include people who have made immigration applications, including: refugee claims, refused refugee claims, humanitarian and compassionate ground (H&C) applications, pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) applications, people on temporary resident permits (TRPs), as well as those who have no immigration status.

If you are a current or prospective student who may be eligible for Sanctuary Scholars, you must contact the program coordinator: sanctuaryscholars@torontomu.ca

What to include in your email:

  • First and last name
  • Year and program

Students in the Sanctuary Scholars program pay domestic fee rates, however students who hold precarious immigration status are not eligible for OSAP (i.e. government loans and grants) until you receive a positive decision on a refugee claim or receive permanent residence.