If you can take the bursary now, go school and take it. this year the givenment will ask you to repay it. YOU have to report this part money in your return. But next year you can get deduction from repayment of the same amount. It's the problem of time difference. The govt assume you take the money although the check still stayed in school you didn't get it. the department issuing REL-1 form didn't know you didn't take it up to now.
I am in same situation. If I don't take these checks(I don't think it is possible to take all checks from now because I don't believe these checks are still here), how can I do next? I sent a letter to AFE 3 weeks ago, but no reply. Could anyone tell me what should i do? Thanks in advance.