Money Matters
You first have to consider the time and money you are going to have to spend in further education, therefore it is a good idea to get a handle on why you are doing it. The reasons you should be going into further education are:
- For personal growth.
- To get a career/job that you would be happy doing.
- Continuing your education after high school should be one of the most exciting experiences of your life. However, it is also a confusing one in that you may be perplexed by the student funding system. You need to familiarize yourself with financial planning for full time/part time education after high school. You will also need to research the particular costs for each institution as each one will be different.
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What Will Further Education Cost Per Annum?
(All costs are yearly estimates and are for Quebec residents, unless otherwise stated)
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| | Living Away | Living at Home |
| Full Time Fees | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Part Time Fees | $100.00-$199.00 | $100.00-$199.00 |
| Housing on Campus | $340.00-$550.00p/month | n/a |
| *Books | $450.00-$1,000.00 | $450.00-$1,000.00 |
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| | Living Away | Living at Home |
| Administrative Fees | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Student Fees | $15.00 | $15 |
| Living Expenses | $6,000.00 | $2,680.00 |
| *Books | $300.00-$1,000.00 | $300.00-$1,000.00 |
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(costs may differ depending on the province, institution and program).
| | Living Away | Living at Home |
| Tuition in Quebec | $2500.00 | $2300.00 |
| Tuition out of Quebec | $4500.00 | $4500 |
| *Books and Supplies | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Living Expenses | $6000.00 | $2680.00/td>
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*Remember all costs are for new books.
For more accurate information go to
http://www.canlearn.ca click on the link, click English and click school and program search in the side bar on the left.
This site offers more accurate information on a particular institution in Canada. It is a National resource for the information and interactive planning tools you need to explore learning and education opportunities, research occupations, develop learning strategies and create the financial plans to achieve your goals.
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Unless you are lucky enough to win the lottery, you’ll have to come up with more than one way to pay for your education. Here are some ways that you can support your education:
- Get a job – summer, part time.
- Your parents (make sure you talk to them nicely).
- Grants, bursaries and scholarships, see link below.
- Apprenticeship and co-operative education programs.
- Student loans (but be careful these have to be paid back).
If you would like more information on money and youth, scholarships, grants and bursaries go to Links:
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