Recent changes to tuition and student financial aid have sparked conversations throughout the sector about the affordability of post-secondary education in the province. These conversations are timely as students head into the 2026-2027 school year uncertain about their ability to navigate rising housing, tuition, and food prices.
This year’s Educated Solutions offers a critical examination of the true cost of pursuing post-secondary education in Ontario and considers financial aid, tuition, housing, living expenses, unpaid placements, commuter and international student costs, and the sector’s long-term sustainability. The authors offer insightful, evidence-based solutions and recommendations to shape the future of post-secondary education and make it more affordable, accessible, and sustainable.