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.
Find out more about government guaranteed student loans.
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.
The following tips are from My Finances, Well in Hand!, a production of Mes finances - Ma caisse magazine. Read the entire document (PDF format, 490 KB), from the Quebec publication, or 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) or ask for a copy at your caisse.
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
For any requests, contact the Desjardins Student Loan Management Service.
To find out more about student loans, bursaries and debts, see Answers to your questions.
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