Ontario begins probe of eight private career colleges over alleged OSAP fraud
Global News reported that Ontario has begun a probe of eight private career colleges over alleged OSAP fraud. The government said investigators 'gathered information and interviewed individuals' at the colleges. The colleges are unnamed in the report. OSAP is Ontario's student financial aid program. The report was published on Tuesday. No charges were reported.
Student aid is public money, and fraud claims at private colleges can affect students who borrowed. The probe is at an early stage.
Students at private career colleges may want to check their status and loans if their school is among those involved.
The government's view is that investigators are collecting information to determine whether fraud occurred.
The colleges' view was not in the report, since they were not named.
Confirmed: a probe of eight colleges, per Global News. Not confirmed: names, the amount at stake or any charges. Watch for Ontario naming the schools.
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