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Student Financial Assistance in Quebec
Quebec offers various financial assistance programs including loans, bursaries, and scholarships to support full-time and part-time students, including international students and those with special needs.
Summary
The Quebec government provides multiple financial aid options for students pursuing full-time or part-time studies, including loans, bursaries, scholarships for internships, and special needs allowances. There are also specific programs for international students and support for repayment of student loans.
Key points
- Financial assistance available for full-time vocational, college, and university studies through loans and bursaries.
- Part-Time Education Loan Program offers loans per term for part-time students.
- Scholarships for traineeships in education, health, and social services fields.
- Québec Perspective Scholarship for college and university students completing full-time study terms in targeted programs.
- Repayment options available for student loans from Loans and Bursaries Program or Part-Time Education Loan Program.
- Special needs allowances for adults and youth with recognized permanent disabilities.
- Excellence scholarships supporting teacher training and the teaching profession.
- Financial assistance options for studies or internships outside Quebec.
- Support for international students including merit scholarships, tuition fee exemptions, and international agreements.
Who is affected
- Full-time and part-time students in Quebec vocational, college, and university programs.
- Students completing internships in education, health, and social services.
- Students with recognized permanent disabilities requiring special needs allowances.
- International students pursuing studies in Quebec.
- Students studying or doing internships outside Quebec.
How to apply / next steps
- Access your Student Financial Assistance file online.
- Apply for financial aid through the Quebec government’s online services.
Dates
- Information last updated on August 12, 2025.
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