Paying for your education

Having a part-time job while in high school and during the summer can give you a head start. Be sure to set aside portions of your paycheck for your schooling. Perhaps you can make enough to cover your food and spending money while you are at school. Perhaps you can save enough to cover the rent. Every bit you put away to help pay the cost of school will help. 

Many students choose to have a part-time job while they are at school. Many schools even reserve on campus jobs for students receiving student loans to help reduce their potential debt. Be sure to investigate these options. 

Some students may need to work full-time and study part-time outside of regular school hours. Although this may not be optimal for your studies, it may be necessary given your families circumstances.

You may have access to money for your education in a Registered Education Savings Plan or similar savings methods. These sources can be good to help offset the larger, and predictable costs such as tuition and residence.

Given the high cost of post-secondary education, seeking additional funding sources can help ease the financial burden on you and your family. By exploring various financial support options, you can make your educational journey more manageable and achievable. 

Other supports available include provincial/territorial grants and loans. scholarships and bursaries. 

Some good places to start looking for post-secondary subsidy are:

• High school Guidance Counsellors 
• Scholarship databases 
• Your employer 
• Parent/guardian employer
• Organizations where you or your family volunteer
• Universities and colleges’ financial assistance offices and websites
• Provincial and National student loan programs 

There are many student scholarships, bursaries, student loans and grants available to assist with the financing of future studies. Every Scholarship helps, no matter how small!