What is an OSAP Affidavit?
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Key Takeaways
- OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) offers loans and grants to eligible post-secondary students in Ontario that are mainly available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and protected persons.
- An affidavit is a sworn legal document signed in front of a notary public or commissioner that affirms the accuracy of the information you provided.
- An OSAP affidavit confirms personal details like marital status, common-law status, Indigenous identity, or income verification for yourself, a spouse, or a parent.
- NotaryPro offers a free OSAP affidavit form that can be filled out online, and commissioned either in person or online through a video call.
- Online notary services for OSAP affidavits are offered throughout Ontario and Alberta by NotaryPro.
What is OSAP?
OSAP is the Ontario Student Assistance Program, and provides student loans and grants to post-secondary students. These loans and financial assistance are an important part of many individuals to get their degrees and graduate.
When you apply for OSAP, you are automatically considered for both grants and loans. If you don’t want to take a loan, you can decline it after your application is approved.
OSAP is available primarily for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons.
What is an Affidavit?
An Affidavit is a sworn legal document that’s signed before an authorized official, like a notary public. You will be required to swear or affirm that the contents of the affidavit are true to make it valid. This document can be used for legal proceedings or to
What is an OSAP Affidavit?
In a few instances, OSAP will require that you provide a sworn and signed statement about certain elements within your application. These may conclude:
- Your common-law status
- Sole supporting parent
- You are separated, divorced, or widowed
- Indigenous
- Spouse Income Verification
- Parent Income Verification
- Your marital status
For more information about all requirements for an OSAP application, visit the Ontario Student Assistance Program.
As of 2021, all OSAP affidavits can be commissioned online, via video technology. Visit our guide to remote online commissioning for affidavits.
How to Create an OSAP Affidavit
Getting your OSAP affidavit with Notary Pro is very simple and easy. Just visit our OSAP Affidavit page, and fill out the form. This form is completely free of charge.
We have Notary Publics in Ottawa, Toronto and also online, that can help you commission your document.
Ready to Commission Your OSAP Affidavit?
NotaryPro’s mission is to make commissioning easy, convenient, and secure. With our simple online booking platform and flexible times that fit your schedule, we have many locations throughout Ontario, Alberta and Canada. Book your in-person notarization appointment or commission your document remotely by visiting us online. Discover how seamless notary services can be.