Hi, the very short version of my question is, will the restrictions placed on me by StudentAid BC affect my ability to get student loan through OSAP? Here's the longer version:
I have been taking out student loans through BC for the last two years, and they just notified me that I will be denied further funding because I've had two withdrawals. I had one withdrawal 7 years ago during my first degree due to personal issues, and I recently withdrew from school because I decided I didn't need a second degree to apply to grad school, which was why I went back to school in the first place. Since I did it during the first week of school and was able to get full refund and return all the funding to Canada Student Loan, I thought it would not affect my eligibility to get further funding as I mistakenly believed that it was more like a cancellation. Imagine my surprise when I got a letter saying I'm no longer eligible for student loan! I have talked to several people from StudentAid BC, none of whom was sympathetic or very helpful. I was told that all I can do at this point is to make an official appeal, which does not guarantee an overturn of the decision.
This really stresses me out because I'm in the process of applying to grad school and will need funding in order to attend the program next year. However, I just realized that I am actually an Ontario resident and eligible for OSAP (because of my husband's status). I will most likely apply for OSAP for grad school. What I'm wondering is if StudentAid BC's decision stands after my appeal, will that also affect my ability to get OSAP? I know every province has their own policies, and I am in good standing with Canada Student Loan and will not owe them any overaward money after the school has processed the refund. I guess I'm grasping at straws at this point because I did not expect to have to deal with this when I made the decision to withdraw early in September and now facing the possibility of not being able to get more funding.
Thank you for reading, and I'd appreciate any help.
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