Canada Student Loans and Grants
About This Program
The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program provides loans and grants to help eligible post-secondary students pay for their education. Canada Student Grants are non-repayable and awarded based on financial need, family income, and study load. Full-time students from low-income families can receive up to $4,200 per year in grants. Additional grants are available for students with permanent disabilities, students with dependants, and part-time students. Canada Student Loans cover remaining assessed financial need. Interest on loans is waived during studies and the federal portion of student loans is interest-free.
Am I Eligible?
To qualify for this program, you generally need to meet all of the following requirements:
- You must be a current student
- Your citizenship status must be one of: Canadian citizen, permanent resident
How Much Could You Receive?
Up to $4,200 per loan year for full-time students from low- and middle-income families
Up to $1,800 per loan year for part-time students with demonstrated financial need
Up to $4,000 per loan year for students with permanent disabilities
$200 per month of study for each dependant
Maximum $210 per week of study. Federal portion of student loans is permanently interest-free as of April 1, 2023.
How to Apply
Applications for this program are handled directly by the Government of Canada. Visit the official program page for application forms, required documents, and processing times.
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