Free OSAP Affidavit of Indigenous Identity Template

An OSAP Affidavit helps you complete your OSAP application and secure financial assistance for your studies. You might need one if you lack the documentation OSAP requires to prove a certain status in your OSAP application.

This Affidavit contains a written statement of facts provided by your spouse whose income is being reported. Your spouse must swear or affirm that the contents of the Affidavit are true and sign it before an authorized official, such as a notary public or commissioner of oaths.

Providing false information to OSAP may result in penalties under provincial student-aid rules. These can include reassessment, repayment, interest charges, or restrictions on future funding.

In Canada, Affidavits (including your OSAP Affidavit) must be commissioned to be considered valid. This is a necessary step, and without it, your Affidavit is not valid.

You can meet with a notary online to have your Affidavit commissioned in 7 minutes, from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.

Commissioning an OSAP Affidavit: Step by Step

You can commission your Affidavit online over a secure video appointment. During your online notary appointment, the following will take place:

• You’ll present a piece of valid, government-issued ID to verify your identity.
• You’ll swear or affirm that the contents of your Affidavit are true.
• You’ll confirm that you understand the document and are signing voluntarily.
• You’ll sign and date the Affidavit while a notary witnesses in real time.
• A notary signs and applies their official stamp or seal.

Learn more about how our online notary appointments work by reading our blog, Preparing for Your Online Notary Appointment.

Note: Knowingly providing false information may be considered perjury under Canada’s Criminal Code.

All students who apply for OSAP funding are generally expected to make a fixed student contribution toward their studies. If you identify as Indigenous and provide documentation to confirm your Indigenous identity, you may be exempt from this fixed student contribution. You may also qualify for additional grants and loan funding for Indigenous students.

Details Required in an OSAP Affidavit of Indigenous Identity

Your OSAP Affidavit of Indigenous Identity should include the following information:

• Personal information, including your full name and current permanent address
• The date
• The location where you swore or affirmed your Affidavit
• A declaration of your Indigenous identity
• The category of Indigenous Peoples you self-identify as
• • e.g., Inuk, First Nation, Métis, or an alternative term to describe your Indigenous ancestry and/or identity.

Note: This Affidavit must be completed and signed by the student whose Indigenous identity is being reported.

Now it’s time to take the next step! Use our free OSAP Affidavit of Indigenous Identity template to draft your Affidavit in minutes. Just enter a few simple details, and have your Affidavit ready in no time.