Power Of Attorney Alberta

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POWER OF ATTORNEY
for Student Aid Alberta
Instruction Sheet for Students
What is Power of Attorney?
When you assign a Power of Attorney you authorize someone else to have access to or to act on your behalf
on matters concerning your student aid, including all Alberta student loans (cashed through EDULINX) and
grants made for educational purposes, and/or in regards to your student aid information. A Power of Attorney
remains in effect until you revoke (cancel) it. You may want to assign a Power of Attorney if:
you are studying out of
you are studying out of
you want someone else
country
province
to act on your behalf
Important points regarding a Power of Attorney
For instructions regarding a Power of Attorney for Alberta student loans you cashed at a bank, talk to the
bank holding your loan.
The person that you designate as your attorney under a Power of Attorney cannot sign for you on a
paper Application for Student Financial Assistance, or on the Consent and Declaration form if you applied
online. Student Aid Alberta requires an original signature from you on these documents.
Student Aid Alberta strongly recommends that only the provincial government Power of Attorney form for
Alberta student aid be submitted. Power of Attorney forms from lawyers may be accepted, however,
please be aware that there may be delays in reviewing and processing these non-government forms
and/or there may be restrictions on the power granted with these legal documents.
Key definitions to help you fill out the form correctly
Who is the "donor"? The "donor" is you, the student. You must be at least 18 years of age. If you are
physically unable to sign, another person may sign on your behalf at your direction, and in the presence of both
yourself and the witnesses. The designated attorney, or the spouse or adult interdependent partner of the
designated attorney cannot sign on your behalf. You must be mentally capable of understanding the nature and
effect of the Power of Attorney on the date it is signed.
Who is the "attorney"? The "attorney" is the person you designate and authorize to act on your behalf and must
be at least 18 years of age at the time you execute the Power of Attorney. For example, if you designate and
authorize your father to act on your behalf, then your father is the "attorney". The actions of your “attorney” are
legally binding on you.
Who is the "witness"? The "witness" can be anyone except for the following:
A person under the age of 18 years of age;
The person designated as your attorney;
The spouse or adult independent partner of the person designated as your attorney;
The person, or the spouse or adult independent partner of the person, signing the Power of Attorney on
your behalf if you are physically unable to sign the Power of Attorney; or
You, your spouse or adult independent partner, your child or person treated as your child.
Easy steps to complete the Power of Attorney form
1) Print and read this form. If you are studying outside of Alberta or Canada, complete the Power of
Attorney form before you leave Alberta.
2) Complete the donor’s name and address. (Your legal name and address.)
3) Complete the attorney’s name and address. (This is the person you want to designate and authorize to act
on your behalf.)
4) Have the attorney sign the form and complete the Relationship of Attorney to the Donor line.
5) Sign the Power of Attorney form in the presence of two witnesses (see above restrictions on who can be a
witness).
6) Have both witnesses sign and complete the Power of Attorney form, in your presence and each other’s
presence.
7) Make photocopies of the form and distribute as follows:
a) The original copy to your attorney to keep in a secure place
b) One copy to Student Aid Alberta, PO Box 28000 Stn Main, EDMONTON AB T5J 4R4
c) One copy to EDULINX who will sign as the Authorized Agent for the Minister of Enterprise and
Advanced Education in Alberta. The address for EDULINX is: EDULINX, PO Box 4050, Mississauga
STN A, Mississauga ON L5A 4M9
d) Keep one copy for your records
Questions?
This Power of Attorney has been prepared for your convenience and the Government of Alberta makes no
representation whatsoever about the form, usability, or validity of this Power of Attorney. For general questions with
respect to the submission of this document, contact the Student Aid Alberta Service Centre toll free at
1-855-606-2096 from anywhere in North America.
However, if you have any questions about the use or effect of this document, you should seek the advice of a lawyer
who can advise you about the validity and the consequences of using this document.
June 2012

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