The journey to further education can be filled with excitement and, at times, complex administrative processes. One such step for students in Ontario seeking financial assistance through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) involves the Request for OSAP Access Number (OAN) form. This crucial document is the gateway for students who are either unable to access the secure side of the OSAP website due to a forgotten or unknown OAN, or are first-time applicants requiring an OAN to proceed with their financial aid applications. The form itself comprises three sections: the first part captures the student's personal information, including their Social Insurance Number and contact details, which must be accurately filled to avoid processing delays. The second section requires verification from an authorized third party — designated professionals such as senior postsecondary school officials, notary publics, or senior officials at Canadian embassies, among others — to confirm the student's identity by reviewing valid proof of Social Insurance Number and government-issued photo ID. The final section is completed by the authorized third party, ensuring that the information provided aligns with the proof of identity shown to them. It's important that students include photocopies of the relevant documentation when they submit their forms to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for processing. With precise instructions for each step, the form lays the foundation for accessing various OSAP funding instruments, emphasizing the necessity of accurate and complete submissions for a seamless transition into student financial assistance.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Request For Osap Access Number Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | how to osap access number, osap number form, find oen, osap access number |
Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities
Student Financial Assistance Branch PO Box 4500 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6G9
Request for OSAP Access Number (OAN)
Section 1 - Personal Information (to be completed by the student)
Social Insurance Number: |
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First name: |
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Student’s mailing address: |
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Street, rural route, or post office: |
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Postal/Zip code: |
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I confi rm that the above information is complete and correct. In addition, I understand that in order for my request to be considered, Sections 2 and 3 must be completed in full by an individual in one of the designated occupations listed. I must also provide photocopies of the documentation used (as outlined in Section 2, below) with this completed form when sending it to the ministry for processing.
Student’s signature:
Date:
Section 2 - Confirmation of Student’s Identity (to be completed by authorized third party)
Only individuals in the following occupations are authorized to confi rm the identity of the student indicated in Section 1: Senior postsecondary school official (i.e., fi nancial aid administrator, registrar, school president or owner), Notary Public, principal or vice principal of a secondary school or a senior offi cial at a Canadian embassy or consulate.
Instructions for Completing this Section:
The student indicated in Section 1 must present you wth proof of their Social Insurance Number (SIN) as well as one piece of government- issued photo identifi cation. The information on their documentation must match all of the information entered in Section 1. Do not complete this form if Section 1 is not fully completed and signed or if the information entered does not match the documentation provided to you.
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Proof of Social Insurance Number. Acceptable proof: Social Insurance Card (original card or photocopy) or an offi cial Government of Canada |
document indicating the student’s Social Insurance Number (e.g., Confi rmation of Social Insurance Number from Service Canada, Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment or a Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions).
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Valid driver’s licence. Indicate issuing province:
Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizenship Card
Canadian Passport
Provincial Health Card with photo. Indicate issuing province:
Other Canadian federal or provincial
Section 3 - Authorized Third Party Details (to be completed by the authorized third party)
First name: |
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Telephone number, including area code: |
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Indicate your current occupation: |
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Senior postsecondary institution offi cial: |
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Financial aid administrator |
Registrar |
School president |
School owner |
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Name of School:
Notary Public (You must also provide your offi cial stamp beside your signature on this form.)
Principal or
Senior offi cial at a Canadian embassy or consulate. Specify role and location:
Declaration:
I confi rm that all of the following statements are true:
•The student listed in Section 1 has provided me with valid documentation for proof of his or her Social Insurance Number as well as one piece of their
•The information on the documentation presented to me by the student matches the information he or she has entered in Section 1 of this form.
•The information that I have provided about myself is complete and true.
Signature:
Date:
The ministry administers OSAP under the authority of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.19, as amended, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 773, Reg. 774, and Reg. 775, as amended, and O. Reg. 268/01, as amended; s. 10.1 of the Financial Administration Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F. 12, as amended; the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, S.C. 1994, c. 28, as amended, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations, SOR
Purpose of this Form
The OSAP Access Number (OAN) is a
•registered on the secure side of the OSAP website, and/or
•submitted a paper application for various OSAP funding instruments (e.g., OSAP for
Once you are assigned an OAN, it becomes your unique identifying number that will not change over time.
The Request for OSAP Access Number (OAN) form is for students who are unable to access the secure side of the OSAP website because they have forgotten or don’t know their OSAP Access Number (OAN).
There are quicker ways to get access!
We strongly recommend that you try to log into the “Forgot Your OAN?” feature on the OSAP website. This feature is fast and easy and will provide you with your OAN after you answer a few questions (see details on log in page).
Did you know that you can also retrieve your OAN in person? Simply go to the nearest fi nancial aid offi ce at any provincially- funded university or college of applied arts and technology in Ontario (which doesn’t have to be for the school that you are or will be attending) to obtain your OAN. You must provide proof of your Social Insurance Number (SIN) plus one piece of government- issued photo identification.
Who Completes this Form
The Request for OSAP Access Number (OAN) form is made up of three sections:
•Section 1 is to be completed by the student who is requesting their OAN.
•Section 2 is to be completed by an authorized third party. An authorized third party must be an individual in one of the fol- lowing occupations:
-Senior postsecondary school official (i.e., fi nancial aid administrator, registrar, school president or owner)
-Notary Public,
-Principal or vice principal of a secondary school, or
-a senior offi cial at a Canadian embassy or consulate
•Section 3 is also completed by the authorized third party who has confi rmed your identity.
The authorized third party will confi rm that the documentation you provide to them matches the information entered in Section 1 of the Request for OSAP Access Number (OAN) form.
What Must be Included with Your Completed Form
You must include photocopies of the supporting documentation you provided to the authorized third party offi cial who completed your form. Please ensure that the photocopies you provide are legible (e.g., easy to read).
Where to Send Your Completed Form and Documentation
It is your responsibility to send your completed form and photocopies of the supporting documentation to the ministry. You may send it either by fax or by mail to:
Student Financial Assistance Branch Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities 189 Red River Road, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 4500
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6G9 Fax: (807)