Quebec study - FQRSC question?

[trebuchet]

Hello - wondering if anyone who has some experience with studying in Quebec and the FQRSC (provincial funding) could help me out...

I just moved here to start my PhD (from another province), so I know I'm not eligible this year. But, in reading their regulations, they want a copy of your Quebec RAMQ health card.

However, the RAMQ states on their website that students aren't eligible for health care, that they are covered under the plan from their province of origin (in my case, OHIP).

Is this just a matter of my deciding whether I want to be a Quebec or Ontario resident on paper (and for taxes etc)?

If that's the case, then should I just get my health card as soon as I'm eligible (I'll be here 3 months come November)? There's no particular reason for me to stay an Ontario resident.

Has anyone else stumbled over this? I'm disappointed I can't apply this year but will be ready for next year.

[wthdisc]

it's a good idea to get the RAMQ card before applying -- you'll have extra hoops to jump through without it, but that's all. You just have to inform them that you've decided to establish a permanent residence in Quebec and prove current residence status -- proof of enrollment, mailed bills, lease, etc. -- after a certain number of months (I'm unsure how many).