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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Post-secondary education is costly. Most post-secondary institutions (PSI's) have information on financial aid. Your are encouraged to contact the Financial Awards Office of any PSI's you plan to attend to ensure that you are familiar with all types of financial aid available to undergraduate students. Much of this information is available on the Financial Awards section of each institution's website.
Generally speaking, financial assistance may be categorized in the following ways:

  1. Scholarships - based on school/community involvement and/or academic merit.
  2. Bursaries - based on financial need and do not need to be paid back.
  3. Student Loans - provided by the Federal and Provincial governments, Banks and other Financial Institutions. Loans need to be repaid, usually on a monthly instalment, starting about six months after the completion of your program.
  4. Grants  - provided by the Federal Government and does not need to be repaid.

For more information on scholarships, bursaries, loans and grants available, please visit the following websites: