Is she Eligible for OSAP?

[skycity]

My daughter is studying in canadian university (full time course) since fall 2013.

We are canadian PRs.But we have not yet moved to Canada permenantly because of personal issues.But planning to move soon.

My daughter is also PR.Can she apply for OSAP?

She did not stayed there before september 2013. She stayed there from september 2013 to April 2014.

From May 2014 to august 2014 she was with us in France as it was a vacation period.

She agained joined her course the year from september 2014.

Does she fulfill the Ontario residency requirement for OSAP?

Also, she is dependent.She has submitted her income tax returns.

Since we are not staying in Canada, which income proofs do we need to submit?

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your daughter’s situation and question with us.

You can find some information in our Settlement.Org Who is eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)? article.

Here is an excerpt,

You must also be a resident of Ontario. You must meet 1 of the following criteria to meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements:

-You have always resided in Ontario OR Ontario is the last province you resided in for 12 consecutive months without being a full-time post-secondary student; or

-If you are married or in a common-law relationship, your residency can also be based on the amount of time your spouse or common-law partner has lived in Ontario. Your spouse must have lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months up to the start of your current study period. Your spouse must not have been enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies during that 12-month period; or

-If you are a “dependent student” for OSAP purposes, your residency can be based on the residency of your parent(s), step-parent, legal guardian(s), or official sponsor(s). Your parent(s), step-parent, legal guardian(s), or official sponsor(s) must have lived or maintained the family home in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months up to the start of your current study period.

If you do not meet OSAP’s Ontario residency requirements you may still be eligible. You may have to provide a detailed explanation in your History of Canadian Residency form and submit the required documents that support your residency.

They may need to complete a History of Canadian Residency form to find out whether or not they would be eligible.

Regarding your additional question,

Q3: What other aids or scholarships are available and how can the student find and apply for these?

You can find some information in our Settlement.Org What kinds of financial help can I get for my education? article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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