StudentAid BC Declaration
I am applying for financial assistance under the terms and conditions of StudentAid BC, and in accordance with the Canada
Student Financial Assistance Act (CSFAA).

I. I understand that:
(1) StudentAid BC of the Ministry of Advanced Education will determine the amount of money I may be eligible to receive;
(2) It is against the law to make false or misleading statements on this application or all documents forming part of it;
(3) If I do not provide complete, accurate information or if I obtain or attempt to access financial assistance by fraudulent means, I will be denied student financial assistance and/or student loan debt management measures now and in the future;
(4) All information is subject to audit and verification;
(5) If I receive money (loan or grant) and then it is discovered that this application or documents forming a part of it is not accurate, I will be required to repay all or part of the money, with interest. I will be required to do this if the mistake was made by me, my spouse/common law partner, parent(s), step-parent, sponsor, legal guardian, school or StudentAid BC. I will also be required to repay an overaward, plus interest, due to a change in my status;
(6) It is my responsibility to make sure the information on this application, appendices 1, 2 and 3 (as applicable), and/or all the documents forming part of it, are accurate;
(7) All information provided in this application, and for the lifetime of my loans, may be audited and may be electronically matched with the Canada Revenue Agency, Employment and Social Development Canada, and the BC Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation to verify reporting accuracy, for the lifetime of my loans;
(8) If I receive Canada - BC integrated student financial assistance, a portion or all of my loan money (disbursement) may, at the school's request, be sent directly to my school to pay educational fees;
(9) If I cease to be eligible for funding, any tuition refund I will be eligible to receive will be sent by my school directly to the government or its agent to be applied to any outstanding loan principal or overawards.

II. I understand that clicking "I Agree" means:
(1) I have read the online StudentAid BC Guide and online instructions provided with this application; (If you have not read the online StudentAid BC Guide or instructions, click to read them.);
(2) I have accurately answered all questions on this application and all documents forming part of it;
(3) I certify that all information is complete and accurate and I have not altered or added to any of the online application and/or appendix;
(4) I will be a full-time student for the entire study period stated in this application and will maintain a satisfactory scholastic standing;
(5) A full-time student is one who is or will be enrolled and in attendance in credit courses of at least 60 percent (40 percent for students with permanent disabilities) of a full course load of at least 12 weeks in length and leading towards a certificate, diploma or degree as defined by the post-secondary school attended;
(6) None of the courses used to meet the minimum 60 percent (40 percent for students with permanent disabilities) of a full course load requirement are repeats/duplicates of courses for which I have previously received credits;
(7) I must pass at least 60 percent (40 percent for students with permanent disabilities) of a full course load for each application study period, or my eligibility for student financial assistance in future years of full-time post-secondary study will be affected;
(8) I need student financial assistance to continue my education;
(9) I will use the money I receive to pay my academic fees first; then, I will pay other educational costs and living costs directly related to my studies covered by this application;
(10) I have not applied nor will I apply or receive student loans, grants or bursaries from another province or territory during the study period stated in this application;
(11)I will immediately notify StudentAid BC of any increase in my or my spouse/common-law partner's, parent(s)', step-parent's, sponsor's or legal guardian's income and/or assets and of any changes in my address, academic status (e.g. course load study period), marital status, or reduced number of dependants;
(12) For the purpose of research and verifying and/or investigating information pertaining to this application, related documents, and the eventual repayment of my loan awards, whether defaulted or not and any other money repayable, I consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of my personal information between the Ministry of Advanced Education, the Ministry of Finance, National Student Loans Service Centre, and any of their contractors, subcontractors or agents, each with each other, and with the following: financial institutions, lenders, educational institutions, financial aid offices, employers, credit bureaus, credit reporting agencies, Native Bands, federal and provincial Crown corporations, and federal, provincial, municipal ministries/departments/agencies, including but not limited to: BC Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, BC Ministry of Children and Family Development, BC Ministry of Health, BC Ministry of Justice, BC Ministry of Education, BC Public Service Agency, BC Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, Insurance Corporation of BC, BC Hydro, BC Assessment Authority, Land Title and Survey Authority of BC, BC Registry Services, WorkSafeBC, BC Vital Statistics Agency, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada, Employment and Skills Development Canada (ESDC), National Student Loans Service Centre, Canada Revenue Agency, Citizenship and Immigration Canada. This consent takes effect when I submit this application;
(13) I consent to the disclosure of my name, date of birth, gender and contact information to the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development for the purpose of verifying my response when I declare that I am a former BC youth in care. I understand that if I am, or may be eligible for the Youth Educational Assistance Fund (YEAF) bursary, I will be contacted by StudentAid BC;
(14) I consent to the disclosure of my name, school program information and outstanding loan amounts from Ministry of Advanced Education to the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) for the purpose of identifying student borrowers and assisting with their transfers to alternate institutions in the event that a PCTIA-registered institution ceases to operate. This consent takes effect when I submit this application;
(15) If I have entered into any agreements or signed any promissory notes under StudentAid BC or its predecessor, the BC Student Assistance Program, while I was a minor, I hereby ratify and affirm those agreements and notes and acknowledge that I am bound by same.
Collection and use of information. The information included in this form and authorized above is collected under Section 26c of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and under the authority of the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act (CSFAA), R.S.C. 1994, Chapter C-28 and StudentAid BC. The information provided will be used to determine eligibility for a benefit through StudentAid BC. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, contact StudentAid BC, Ministry of Advanced Education, PO Box 9173, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC, V8W 9H7, telephone 1-800-561-1818 (toll-free in Canada/U.S.) or (250)-387-6100 from outside North America.

Canada Revenue Agency Consent Form

For the purpose of verifying the data provided in this application for student assistance, I hereby consent to the release, by the Canada Revenue Agency, to the Ministry of Advanced Education (or a person delegated by the Ministry), of taxpayer information from any portion of my income tax records that pertains to information given by me on any StudentAid BC application. The information will be used solely for the purpose of verifying information on my StudentAid BC application forms and for the general administration and enforcement of StudentAid BC and the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act. This authorization is valid for the two taxation years prior to the year of signature of this consent, the year of signature of this consent and for any other subsequent consecutive taxation year for which assistance is requested.