You must report any changes that affect the accuracy of the financial need and eligibility information in your student assistance application. Changes include but are not limited to:

• Any new financial resources not listed in your application.
• Any changes to the financial resources listed on your application.
• Income, assets or investments of your parents/step-parents/sponsor/legal guardian.
• Your program of study or study period dates.
• Your marital status before the first day of classes.
• Your living situation before the first day of classes (such as whether you are living in a home owned or rented by your parents, or living away from your parents' home).
• The birth or adoption of a child

Have you changed your name?

Please submit the following documentation:

• A copy of your Social Insurance Number card/letter or a copy of an official Government of Canada document that includes your Social Insurance Number;
  AND,
• A copy of government-issued identification clearly indicating your name, date of birth and gender.

Note: StudentAid BC checks the validity of your identification each time you apply; therefore, don’t forget to document your change of name with Service Canada at: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/apply/how.shtml.