Returning Students: what you need to know
If you will need full-time student assistance funding, you must reapply 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.
Before you reapply, check the list below to see whether anything has changed for you this year:
| What has changed | What to do |
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| Address or contact info | Contact Student Assistance as soon as possible so you don't miss important information about your file, or login to MyPATH to update your account. |
| New program or school | Here are some things you should know. |
| 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:
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Read up on these topics and how they might affect your funding this year:
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| Studying part-time | Refer to the Student Assistance for part-time studies page. |
| Entering year 2 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 or 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.
You may want to learn more about the maximum number of weeks or maximum number of programs that can be funded with student assistance.