The Government of Canada offers student financial assistance to help students from low-income families pay for post-secondary education. Apply now through the National Student Loans Service Centre.
McGill University provides an overview of the financial aid options available to low-income students in Canada, including government grants and loans, as well as university-specific bursaries and scholarships.
The British Columbia government website outlines the Canada Student Grants program, which provides funding to students from low-income families to help cover the costs of post-secondary education.
The Government of Alberta offers financial assistance to low-income students, including grants, loans, and bursaries. Apply online or contact a student aid office for more information.
The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) research paper explores the barriers to post-secondary education faced by low-income students and discusses potential solutions, including targeted financial aid programs.
A CBC News article highlights the challenges faced by low-income students in accessing post-secondary education, including financial barriers, and discusses potential solutions, such as increased government funding and targeted support programs.
The University of Toronto's Student Life website offers a financial aid calculator to help students estimate their eligibility for government grants and loans, as well as university-specific funding.
A video by the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) discusses the importance of financial aid for low-income students and highlights the need for increased government support and targeted programs to promote accessibility and affordability.