In addition to scholarships and awards, Canadian as well as international students have the ability to apply for financial aid:
Quebec Students
New ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Full-Time MBA Quebec Resident Waivers are available, covering up to 75% of current tuition.ÌýTo beÌýconsidered a Quebec resident, students must meet all the criteria of one of the 14 situations outlined by the Quebec Government.ÌýMBA/Law program and the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ-HEC Montréal EMBA program are exempted from this waiver.Ìý
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Canadian Students
Private institution credit lines and loans
Many students choose a credit line or loan to finance their MBA studies. The Desautels Faculty of Management has an exclusive partnership with Desjardins, Canada's largest financial cooperative group for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. These students can Ìýat the lowest financing rates in the country (prime), which includes student-specific financial products and services. Ìýexclusive to Desautels MBA students.
Government loans and bursaries
Many federal and provincial government institutions provide funding for students:
- The Canadian Government offers a variety of programs to help students finance their education. To learn more, visit theÌý.
- To learn more about provincial loan programs visitÌý³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ's Scholarships & Student AidÌýsite.
- Quebec students wanting to learn more can visit theÌý.
Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals
All candidates should consult their tax advisor for further advice on their specific situation.
Tuition tax credit
Students may be eligible to claim a tuition tax credit, which allows students to reduce their income taxes by taking into account tuition fees.ÌýFor more information please visit theÌýÌýwebsite.
Note: Tuition fees paid by an employer on a student's behalf that are not included in income are not eligible for the tuition tax credit.
Education tax credit
Students may be eligible for an education tax credit.ÌýFor more information please visitÌývisit theÌýÌýwebsite.
RRSP withdrawals
The student or their spouse may be eligible to withdraw annual amounts of up to $10,000 from their RRSPs to finance the student’s MBA education. For more information,Ìý.
International Students
International students may want to consult the following list of funding opportunities. This listing is not exhaustive and we encourage prospective students to consult their home countries for more information.Ìý
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