School loans, bursaries and debts: a survival guide

You've decided to continue your studies but you may need a loan. No problem: You can apply for a loan from the Aide financière aux études (AFE), also known as the Government Loans and Bursaries Program.

Financial assistance can help you cut back on the hours you work or even help you avoid having to work at all, which would contribute to your academic success. However, you will have debts to repay.

Do you have questions about student loans? Read My Finances, well in Hand (PDF, 494 KB), a production of Mes finances - Ma caisse magazine. Ask for a copy at your caisse. Do you live in Ontario? Some items may not apply to students in your province. Another edition has been published for Ontario. Read the entire document (PDF format, 419 KB).

There is also a lot of information on the Answers to your questions page.

Did you know that the Desjardins Student Loan Management Service manages all government-guaranteed student loans granted by the Desjardins caisses in Quebec?

Contact the Desjardins Student Loan Management Service experts for sound information about:

• loan disbursement and management
• repayment terms
• the deferred payment plan offered by the Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport du Québec

	By e-mail	Contact the Desjardins Student Loan Management Service.
	Online	Read the Government Guaranteed Student Loan page.

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