Heres my problem, sadly last year (2008-2009) I was put on academic
\nprobation. It was my first year of uni but this year (2009-2010) I have
\npassed all my classes and have achieved a pretty good GPA compared to last
\nyear. I spoke to a financial aid councellor and he told me I was in good
\nstanding now.. I want to apply for OSAP this year because I’m having a
\nfinancial crisis…both of my parents are out of work, I have used all of my
\nRESP and am currently in the west coast trying to find a job to help fund my
\nschool year.<\/p>\n
In addition, after reading most of the forums, I found that most people sent
\nOSAP letters explaining why they weren’t as successful as they hoped during
\ntheir semesters. I, did not do this because I wasn’t aware that I had to.
\nThe letter that I receieved from OSAP in 2009 basically stated I was on
\nacademic probation and needed to pull up my grades in order to receieve
\nfinancial assistance. Will this affect me recieving OSAP? Should I send a
\nletter now stating I’ve done much better in my classes and explain my
\nfinancial situation??<\/p>\n
Other than sending a letter, is there anything specific I would have to do
\nin order to apply for osap again this year? I have tried calling the OSAP
\noffice but due to the 3 hour difference I either get a hold of them and get
\nhung up on or the line is busy. Their phone line isn’t very helpful. I am is
\ngreat need for financial assistance and do not want to consider taking a
\nyear off<\/p>\n
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At the risk of sounding like old perv who gets off on people talking about their financial need, are you an OSAP virgin? According to our financial counselor here at the Innis Registrar’s office, if this is your first time applying for OSAP – there is no need to present a letter about your previous year on academic probation. The letters you’ve read in past forums (ours?) are from students who’ve been on OSAP before and had to justify taking another loan for a year that produced failing grades.<\/p>\n
But that doesn’t apply to you, right?<\/p>\n
I understand that you are in West Coast right now, and are seeking the advice of like, me, so the first thing you should do is contact your college registrar about the business of applying for OSAP. The OSAP website<\/a> is somewhat straightforward about how to apply and the specific information you’ll need to fill out. But if you have additional questions, call your registrar<\/a> and ask to speak to someone there.<\/p>\n