Returning Students: What you need to know
If you will need full-time Student Assistance funding, you must re-apply again each academic year (study period). Every student uses the same application for full-time study. If it’s been a while since you’ve applied, the First-Time Application section has a detailed, step-by-step guide.
Welcome Back! What’s new with you?
Before you re-apply, check the list below to see whether anything has changed for you this year.
| What's New? | What to do! |
|---|---|
| Address/Contact Info? | Let us know asap so you don't miss important information about your file, or login to MyPATH to update your account. |
| New program/school? | Here are some things you should know. |
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New Live-In Relationship? Live-In Relationship Ended? Had a child? Got a legal guardian? |
Your student status may have changed, which could affect your funding amounts. |
| Co-op work term this year | You may have to apply differently. Start here. |
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Started receiving any of the following? Income Assistance? Employment Insurance? Developed a disability? |
Read up on these topics and how they might affect your funding this year. Income Assistance Employment Insurance Students with Disabilities |
| Studying Part-Time? | Are you considering studying part-time? Student Assistance for part-time studies was significantly improved in January 2012. |
| Entering 2nd year of school? | If last year was your first year at university or college, your pre-study period may be longer or shorter this year, which might make your contribution larger or smaller. While you plan your summer spending, check how your pre-study period will be calculated this year. |
| Entering year 5 (of 4) or Year 3 (of 2)? | You may want to read more about the maximum number of funded weeks if you are taking extra time to complete your program. |
| Other changes to my profile as a student? | There may be other topics and changes that affect your funding amounts this year. |
Applying WITH a Program / School Change
- If your school or program has changed, or you’re starting a new program, you should just apply as usual, but use the information that reflects your school plans for this coming year. Don’t worry about notifying us some other way; just apply with the new, correct information.
- You may want to learn more about the maximum number of weeks or maximum number of programs that can be funded with Student Assistance.