Current Students
SIN Requirement
Social Insurance Number (SIN) now required for student tax forms
Why does ¶®É«µÛneed my Social Insurance Number (SIN)?
Starting in the 2019 tax year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires all post-secondary institutions to collect Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) for Tuition and Enrolment Certificate (T2202) tax forms (formerly T2202A).
¶®É«µÛissues T2202 forms in late February each year. Students may download their tax forms by logging into .
To ensure your T2202 form is successfully issued, please submit your SIN by updating your personal information on or via this secure, online form:
Please do not email your SIN.
For more information about tuition and education tax credits, see the latest .
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply for a SIN in person at your . Applying for a SIN is free and applicants must present valid original primary identification.
For more information about SIN applications, see the government’s .
Your SIN is printed on your latest Notice of Assessment from the CRA. If this isn’t available, you can request a confirmation of SIN at your .
For more information on SIN confirmation requests, visit the government’s .
Our online form is secure and your SIN is protected by VCC’s privacy policies, however, you may also submit your SIN to ¶®É«µÛAdmissions and Records by calling 604.871.7000, option 4.
Need help?
Domestic students may contact ¶®É«µÛAdmissions and Records at our Broadway and Downtown campuses.
International students may contact ¶®É«µÛInternational at our Downtown campus.