For Canadian Citizens
St. George’s University offers financial aid counseling to help meet the diverse needs of the student population. The university’s comprehensive outreach to governments and private lending institutions combined with the university’s own financial resources, have created a unique offering of loans and other financing options for our students worldwide. St. George’s University is approved by the Canadian Ministry of Education, entitling most students to the ability to receive Canadian Federal and/or Provincial Loans. To supplement the financing of their education, students usually apply for a professional line of credit available through the banks in Canada. St. George’s University is committed to ensuring that students are aware of all their financial aid options and as such we have designated counselors to work directly with you to address your questions and needs.
Office of Institutional Student Financial Assistance
Professional Student Lines of Credit
Many Canadian veterinary medicine students supplement their education with lines of credit offered by leading Canadian banks. These loans offer:
- Higher borrowing limits for veterinary medical students
- Interest-only payments during school
- Flexible repayment terms post-graduation
- Sample Banks: RBC, Scotiabank, TD, CIBC, BMO
- Federal & Provincial Student Loans
- Canadian students may qualify for government-funded loans and grants, including:
- Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP)
- Provincial aid programs like OSAP (Ontario), AFE (Quebec), StudentAid BC, and others
How to Apply:
- Visit your province’s student aid website
- Submit an application each loan period
- Provide SGU enrollment verification if requested
SGU is a recognized international institution with multiple Canadian provinces.
Family Contributions
Plan Together, Invest in Your Future
Family support can help reduce overall borrowing. Discuss options for shared contributions, RESP usage, or co-signing on student lines of credit.
SGU Exchange Rate Lock
Predictable Costs for Canadian Students
- Lock your USD/CAD tuition exchange rate from entry to graduation
- If exchange rate improves, you benefit from the better rate