14 years of Dormant Student Debt

Hey everyone, I'm here in hopes of some judgement free advice before reaching out to apply for Bankruptcy.

Some facts about my situation:
I am single, unemployed, disabled and have no unplanned income. My income is from Disability in BC.

I've been accepted to go back to school at a University this fall, I've already accepted it is uncertain if I will be able to attend.

I have Student Debt with BC and Ontario, under 35k including interest. My loans we're for 2011 and 2012 and have been dormant and unpaid since 2014.

I am hoping to apply for Student Loans with BC this Fall or Winter again but of course that isn't currently possible so far as I can tell.

I don't have family support, but I do have a small community of friends who are able to support each other from time to time.

Some things I've tried:

- Applying for RAP-D with BC Student Aid even though it requires active loans, out of dormancy.
- Applying for an 'Request for Appeal of BC Student Loans after Default,' case with BC Student Aid, stuck in limbo since March 17th. (They can't accept or deny it until my Loans aren't in Default, which makes no sense to me)
- Applying for Disabled Student Status with OSAP (Retroactive in my case) and a Hardship Appeal Consideration for my Student Debt.
- Contacting the CRA and getting a statement of my debt and the needed interest and lump sum payments to get my student loans in good standing again.
- Contacting the NSLSC for clarification and advice, to no avail.
- Contacting Credit Counselling for advice, beyond their means unfortunately.
- Contacting a LIT for a free consultation about Consumer Proposal, was suggested to apply for bankruptcy through a goverment funded program.

What I haven't tried yet but am aware of:

- Contacting collections and insisting on lack of ability to pay. (Very honest in my case, unsure what this would do to try)
- Contacting my bank to ask for a debt consolidation loan to address my debt.

Any advice on my situation would be super awesome and much appreciated. Thanks for reading.

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u/witch__fag — 4 days ago
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I need help: 14 years of Dormant Canadian Student Debt

Hey everyone, I'm here in hopes of some judgement free advice before reaching out to apply for Bankruptcy.

Some facts about my situation:
I am single, unemployed, disabled and have no unplanned income. My income is from Disability in BC.

I've been accepted to go back to school at a University this fall, I've already accepted it is uncertain if I will be able to attend.

I have Student Debt with BC and Ontario, under 35k including interest. My loans we're for 2011 and 2012 and have been dormant and unpaid since 2014.

I am hoping to apply for Student Loans with BC this Fall or Winter again but of course that isn't currently possible so far as I can tell.

I don't have family support, but I do have a small community of friends who are able to support each other from time to time.

Some things I've tried:

- Applying for RAP-D with BC Student Aid even though it requires active loans, out of dormancy.
- Applying for an 'Request for Appeal of BC Student Loans after Default,' case with BC Student Aid, stuck in limbo since March 17th. (They can't accept or deny it until my Loans aren't in Default, which makes no sense to me)
- Applying for Disabled Student Status with OSAP (Retroactive in my case) and a Hardship Appeal Consideration for my Student Debt.
- Contacting the CRA and getting a statement of my debt and the needed interest and lump sum payments to get my student loans in good standing again.
- Contacting the NSLSC for clarification and advice, to no avail.
- Contacting Credit Counselling for advice, beyond their means unfortunately.
- Contacting a LIT for a free consultation about Consumer Proposal, was suggested to apply for bankruptcy through a goverment funded program.

What I haven't tried yet but am aware of:

- Contacting collections and insisting on lack of ability to pay. (Very honest in my case, unsure what this would do to try)
- Contacting my bank to ask for a debt consolidation loan to address my debt.

Any advice on my situation would be super awesome and much appreciated. Thanks for reading.

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u/witch__fag — 4 days ago

Cross Country Cat Flight Anxiety

I have a very large, sweet and trusting cat who I am preparing to move across the country with soon.

Canada from one coast to the other 5 to 6 hour flight.

She has never been on a plane and I would probably have an anxiety attack if she was put in with cargo.

Any advice on carriers, air lines, treating anxiety (for both of us tbh lmao) is very welcome. I have some gaba for her and she takes CBD for mild arthritis.

I have the typical worries other people do posting about similar, that she might do a scream opera from coast to coast or die of fear. I know keeping a calm baseline myself will help her regulate.

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u/witch__fag — 8 days ago

Do any of you guys ever take Biologic shots early?

I’m on Tremfya and have my shot scheduled several days away. Ive been in bad pain the last week from Psoraitic Arthritis symptoms and am feeling the urge to take it a week early. Is this a common move? I know it changes the whole cycle. Asking you guys before I bother my coordinator about it.

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u/witch__fag — 22 days ago

[For hire] Canadian Queer & Trans disabled artist, making otherworldly radical art! ❤️‍🔥

Hi everyone, my name is Bug. First time poster here.
I would love to start some projects and am available for gigs. I have experience doing illustration for magazines, musicians, events, small businesses, etc. I also do painting comissions for your personal collection or gifts.

I would describe my work as magical realism, lots of high detail fine linework. Deeply queer and trans, body diversity in a way that doesn’t hide or fetishize difference. Very influenced by having been in punk scenes for many years, a bit of scrappy DIY energy but can do polished too. I work digitally with procreate, and paint, draw, sculpt and modify clothes.

If you want to browse my portfolio check out my Instagram (@softworlds) or my website (www.bugcru.com/portfolio)

I spent the past decade tattooing, and have been on leave from it for six months dealing with industry and autistic burnout. (@bugtattoos on Instagram) I live in a densely urban area and have been watching my capacity shrink, so I am attempting a huge life change and trying to move across the country (this one is the Canadian colonial project on stolen native lands) to go back to art school on student loans in a quieter, more friendly town. (If you want to help directly I have a fundraiser too! https://gofund.me/db3108447)

My style has a large diversity, and I am not shy to outline my limits or engage with you honestly about timelines, expectations or what is within my confidence to do well as an artist. I outline the process I use for taking illustration gigs on, on the illustration portion of my website and have a booking form linked there if you’d like to follow that template. (www.bugcru.com/illustration)

You can also reach me directly over email at bugonline@proton.me. I am open to discussion on rates, but may turn down offers that I don’t feel match my skills or time. I am also open to ongoing remote part time work.

Currently I am illustrating a 100 page comic book for a friend about experiencing cancer as transgender person, to be published by Arsnel press in 2028!

Thanks for reading. 😊

u/witch__fag — 26 days ago

Pondering: Remote work for Canadian Visual Artists 🎨

I'm a tattoo artist who has become too physically disabled to stay in the industry.
I've done lots of contract illustration and worked as an Art Educator briefly. I can also only work part time. Here's my website if you'd like to see my work to get a better idea of my skills.

Wondering if anyone here has any suggestions for me on websites to look for work, types of work to look for or other advice. Thank you.

u/witch__fag — 28 days ago
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Just listed my first batch of ACEO's to share with you all. https://www.ebay.ca/usr/bugcru

I've been an artist for a long time, but this corner of art world is brand new to me. (Here's my website if you're curious) I'm trying to move across the country to go back to Art School in my 30's, supporting my art is a huge help! Cheers.

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