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• Canada Student Loans and Canada Study Grants for part-time studies are provided by the Government of Canada as part of its commitment to Canada Student Financial Assistance.



• It is essential for you to select the financial means best suited to achieving your educational goals. Student loans are just one option to consider when deciding how to finance your education



• Eligible part-time students can receive up to a cumulative amount of $4000. in total loan assistance.



• You may also qualify for Canada Study Grants.



• Apply for a Canada Student Loan through your provincial or territorial Student Financial Assistance Office.



• Repayment on the principal amount of your loan begins six months after the completion of your studies, however, interest payments must be made while you are in school.



• You may qualify for Interest Relief during your studies if your gross family income is below a certain level.



• Visit the Loan Repayment Calculator on CanLearn (www.canlearn.ca) to understand the amount you will need to repay.



• The Canada Student Loans Program offers a number of repayment assistance options if you are experiencing difficulty repaying your loan.



• CanLearn (www.canlearn.ca) is your one-stop online source for post-secondary information in Canada. It includes everything you need to help plan and finance your education.

 * Taken from the Canada Student Loans Program Brochure for Part-time Studies