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Eligibility Conditions for Part-Time Study Loans in Quebec

This page outlines the eligibility criteria for the Quebec Part-Time Study Loan Program, including citizenship, residency, study load, and financial limits.

Summary

To qualify for the Quebec Part-Time Study Loan Program, applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons residing in Quebec and enrolled in recognized part-time studies. The program sets specific requirements on study hours or credits, financial thresholds, and excludes certain categories such as auditors or those studying outside Quebec.

Key points
  • Applicants must have Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or refugee/protected person status.
  • Applicants must be considered residents of Quebec.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in part-time studies, defined by specific hours or credits depending on education level: 76 to 179 hours for secondary or college, 6 to 11 credits for university.
  • Applicants must be registered in recognized educational institutions and programs eligible for financial aid.
  • Applicants must respect a maximum of 14 study periods and a debt limit of $8,000.
  • Applicants must meet income eligibility thresholds based on their own and their contributor’s income.
  • Ineligible applicants include auditors (taking courses without program admission), those studying outside Quebec, those between full-time study sessions, or those whose tuition and childcare fees are covered by other organizations.
  • Income earned from work during studies may affect eligibility and must be reported if circumstances change.
Who is affected
  • Quebec residents enrolled in part-time studies who seek financial aid through the provincial loan program.
How to apply / next steps
  • Applicants must complete a loan application and submit required annexes through the official financial aid portal.
Dates
  • Information last updated on February 12, 2025.
Keywords
Quebec part-time study loan financial aid eligibility citizenship permanent resident refugee study load income threshold debt limit
About this update
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Published
2026-02-26
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