Each year, a percentage of files are reviewed to verify information provided by students, their spouse or common-law partner and/or their parent(s), step-parents, sponsor or legal guardian.

Before you tick the box and consent to the terms and conditions:

Read the StudentAid BC declaration and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) consent for income verification on your StudentAid BC application and any spouse/parent supporting information (if applicable), so you understand the details of the binding legal agreement you are entering into with the provincial and federal governments.

If you, your spouse or common-law partner, or your parent(s), step-parent, sponsor or legal guardian do not comply with these terms and conditions, you may not be eligible for further StudentAid BC funding and you may be required to repay the funds you have received.

StudentAid BC and federal student financial assistance policies are subject to change. View the StudentAid BC Policy Manual and visit Canada.ca for the most up-to-date information.

If your file is restricted while your information is verified, you will need to support your application with documentation. For this reason, please keep all receipts and other documents that may be needed, including:

• cancelled cheques and/or cash withdrawal receipts
• bank and other financial statements
• child support receipts
• spousal support and maintenance receipts
• utility bills
• residential tenancy agreements
• day-care payment receipts/contracts
• day-care subsidy records
• income statements
• income tax returns and notices of assessments
• T4 and other information slips
• pay stubs
• records of employment, and
• financial statements

By responding quickly to requests for information, you can avoid delays in processing your student financial aid file and/or program application. Funding will be withheld until the verification of information is completed.

The following may be considered fraud and restrict you from further financial assistance:

• false or misleading statements,
• failure to fully disclose information,
• acts of document tampering or forgery