Student Financial Aid- Canada:
International Students are not Eligible for Canadian Government Funded Programs
Financial Literacy and Financial Aid Tips
Maintaining Interest-Free Status Guide:
Find more about how to maintain an Interest-free status
Alternative Methods of Funding:
Bank Lines of Credit
Bank Lines of Credit: lines of credit or student lines of credit a student will take out to supplement the shortfall. This depends on your credit score, your credit history etc. It is best to review your options either with an accountant or with a financial planner at your local bank
Sponsorship Opportunities
Some students seek out sponsorships through nonprofit organizations (like the Canadian Mental Health Organization) and write letters of intent to see if a nonprofit has a sponsorship budget. It’s like writing an essay about how helping your education will help you give back to the community. A database of non-profit organizations can be found through local government websites.
If you are working at the moment or have a union, some students will inquire with them for sponsorship as well.
Indigenous Funding
Please connect with our Indigenous Campus Advisor or the Financial Aid office and we can discuss reviewing how to best explore funding.
External Resources
Private Database of Scholarships: https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/
Government of Canada Financial Literacy Links
International Students:
Commonly Asked Questions:
How do I submit any paperwork for review?
Our Office is able to process all paperwork with digital signatures and seals and can reformat most documents and pdfs. Please email FinAidCanada@cityu.edu for any document processing.