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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.
Keywords
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Published
2026-02-10
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