Ok. If you are sure and requirements were the same in 2016. Your application was never reviewed if rejected due to funds. So then you want to improve your score. The easiest way is to improve CLB from 7 to 8 in all areas to improve points from 66 to 68. Make sure you now have the proof of funds for all family members. Are you applying through EE? If so, make sure POF meets EE requirements.Yes i applied in 2016 with same but rejected due to funds which i put after my application submission they clear mention that it should be three month prior. so i think they excepted my education with this NOC.