Education planning and student aid

Student aid and education planning

Get money to study by exploring student grants, loans, and education savings benefits to help plan your education. Find out more about education supports.

Grants do not need to be repaid. Loans are interest free and repaid after graduation.

Paying for your education

Student aid

Apply for Canada student grants and loans. Manage and repay your loans.

Federal student aid estimator

Estimate how much money you could receive in student grants and loans.

Education savings plans and benefits

Open a Registered Education Savings Plan. Apply for the Canada Learning Bond and Canada Education Savings Grant.

Lifelong Learning Plan

Use your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to pay for full-time education or training.

Canada training credit

Claim a tax credit to help cover eligible training costs.

Scholarships

Apply for scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral studies.

Support for specific groups

Funding for apprentices

Receive money while you learn a skilled trade. Apply for the Canada Apprentice Loan.

Education funding for people with disabilities

Access Programs, benefits, and services to support students with disabilities.

Indigenous learning

Apply for financial assistance, scholarships, bursaries, education programs for Indigenous peoples.

Aid for reservists

Apply to delay your student loan payment while you serve in the military.

Aid for protected persons

Apply for the same student loans and grants available to Canadian citizens.

Aid for athletes

Learn about athlete assistance supports for high-performance Canadian athletes who are enrolled in school.

Education and career planning

Schools and programs

Find careers, education, and training options available.

Education requirements by career

Explore what jobs are in demand, how much they pay, and what education or training you need.

Study abroad

Check visa requirements, find scholarships, register with Canadians Abroad service.

Newcomers to Canada

Find how Canada's school system works, explore schooling options, enrol your child.

Foreign credential recognition

Get your credentials recognized, validate your foreign education for work or study in Canada.

International students

Apply to study in Canada, extend your study permit.

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