Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a loan in Nunavut, the applicant will need to apply through FANS.
2. The applicant will be given an application form, the link to the application form can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. Fill in the application form with all relevant details.
4. Submit the application form to the address mentioned under the “Office occasions and contacts” section of this page.
5. After submission of the application, the applicant will receive an acknowledgement letter.
6. It takes about 5-6 weeks to process the application.

If the applicant faxes or emails their document they do not need to mail original copies of their documents.

• Social Insurance Number
• Information about school and/or program of study
• A bank account in the applicant’s name
• Total income amount from last year
• Any identification documents such as:
• Passport
• SIN
• Driver’s license

Mailing address:
Box 390, Arviat, Nunavut X0C 0E0
Email: FANS@gov.nu.ca
Phone: 1-877-860-0680
Contact Link

• The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or have permanent residency.
• The applicant must have a valid SIN.
• The applicant must be a resident of Nova Scotia.
• The applicant must show financial need.
• The applicant must show academic progress and achieve satisfactory scholastic standing in each period of post-secondary study.
• The applicant must not be in jail or have a warrant out for their arrest.
• Any loan the applicant has must show good standing..

The applicant does not need to pay fees to apply for a student loan.

• The student loan is valid for a period of 12 months after which the applicant will need to apply for a loan again if they continue studying.

• Application form Link

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• It takes about 2 to 6 weeks to process the application.
• The applicant shall receive their funds within 10 business days from the day their course starts.

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• It is recommended that the applicant apply as early as possible for a student loan.
• The applicant will need to apply for a student loan yearly depending on how long the duration of their course is.
• For part-time students, they must apply at least 4-6 weeks before their course starts.
• The applicant will need to take note of the 10-digit Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) number has been created for you inside MyPATH. Follow the National Student Loan.
• Application for loan open during May.

• Student information
• SIN
• Line 15000 of previous years income tax return
• Any other financial resources or income information (RESP, investments, scholarships, etc.)
• Complete mailing address and permanent address (if different from mailing address)
• Current and/or cell phone numbers
• Program Information
• Name of Program
• Institution Name (and campus, if applicable)
• Start and End Dates for the current academic year
• Costs (tuition and required fees)
• If the applicant is a Dependent Student, you will also require your:
• Parent(s) or guardian(s) information (i.e., SIN, date of birth, postal code, line 15000 of previous year’s Income Tax Return)
• Sibling(s) name and age (and SIN for any sibling attending post-secondary)
• If the applicant is a Married/Common-Law Student, you will also require your:
• Spouse’s information (i.e., SIN, line 15000 of previous year’s Income Tax Return, date of birth and income)

• A student loan is a type of loan that is designed to help students pay for post-secondary education.

• Additional information Link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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