Student finances,
finally explained.
The personal finance crash course you never got in school. Learn all about loans, budgeting, taxes, investing, and all the free grants you could actually qualify for!
Student aid is open! Apply now (there's free money inside)
Student aid applications for fall 2026 are open, and one application covers federal and provincial loans, plus grant money up to $4,200 that you never have to pay back! Processing takes a month or more, so applying now is what gets funding in place before tuition is due. Alberta and Ontario timelines, a step-by-step walkthrough, and what to do if aid isn't enough.
Issue 15 Stop paying for stuff you forgot about Issue 14 You're getting two cheques from the government in July!Canada Student Grant vs. Loan
A Canada Student Grant is free money you keep. A Canada Student Loan is borrowed money you repay. One application gets you both automatically.
How to Claim Your Tuition Tax Credit
Your school issues a T2202 every year to confirm your eligible tuition. Here's how to use it to claim your tuition tax credit and what to do if you don't owe any tax yet.
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