OMG UW: #20663

Updated on Wednesday, March 11

#20663

OMG: Why do we have to submit a continuation interest-free form to SAFA every 6 months? Why can't UW/OSAP automatically update NSLSC? I just found out I have to pay 6 months accrued interest on my OSAP even though I was in school in the fall (coop now). I honestly didn't know and if I had known I would have completed the form last term. An email notification would have been nice. Anyone have this happen to them and is there any way to appeal?

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AnonymousMarch 11, 2015 at 8:26 PM
You mean you didn't read the fine print???
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AnonymousMarch 11, 2015 at 9:41 PM
Happened to me too, no way to appeal :/
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AnonymousMarch 11, 2015 at 9:55 PM
NSLSC does send an email. I already got mine for this past year. Maybe check your junk mail or something?
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AnonymousMarch 12, 2015 at 10:34 AM
It was stated when you got your loan. Its your responsibility. It's coop that causes all the confusion for the most part. You don't have regular school years so its on you to let them know you're back to class after 4 months of work.
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AnonymousMarch 12, 2015 at 6:46 PM
Call and send a letter to NSLSC and try fighting it. I've been in a similar situation and find it ridiculous that this happens.
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AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 2:02 PM
Just make sure it doesnt happen again by add NSLSC to your safe list on your email. It happened to me and there's no way to get more money until you pay the interest.
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AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 6:04 PM
I thought they removed it once you sent the renewal form back.....
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AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 3:52 PM
SAFA also sends out and email with the Continuation of Interest Free form attached to it near the end of each term to remind students to complete it if necessary
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