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I live in NH right now and I want to go to school in montreal. Anyone else do this? I have a possible idea of the steps it might take but anyone want to outline them for me?
Also is there some sort of assistance that I can get like the equivalant to food stamps here? THANKS!
You'll need to obtain a student visa as an international student.
Also, from my understanding, international students have to prove that they have enough money to support themselves while studying in Canada, otherwise your student visa probably won't get approved and you won't be able to legally study here.
right, thanks. is there any sort of assistance families can get there who aren't citizens. I am a single mom with a 9 yr old. I am thinking of mcgills university. thanks!
right, thanks. is there any sort of assistance families can get there who aren't citizens. I am a single mom with a 9 yr old. I am thinking of mcgills university. thanks!
Check out the loans available through FAFSA (for US citizens). If you're on food stamps, then you most likely qualify for the maximum amount of grants and US-Government-backed loans through FAFSA.
FAFSA loans and grants can be used at pretty much any university in the USA, and many hundreds of universities outside the US also.
I'm reasonably certain that US citizens can use FAFSA loans and grants at all of the major Canadian universities.
thanks kristan but I do have the money for the college fees with a college fund. I do need help with the actual living expenses when i'm there like rent & food money because I was planning on going to school full time. I was wondering if there was some sort of help for non-citizens. I know they have the Child Tax Benefit but that is only for citizens.
Also would my 9 yr old need to get a study permit to go to school there as well? Thanks!
Check out the amount that Pell grants, etc. offer.
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Originally Posted by mlja
thanks kristan but I do have the money for the college fees with a college fund. I do need help with the actual living expenses when i'm there like rent & food money because I was planning on going to school full time. I was wondering if there was some sort of help for non-citizens. I know they have the Child Tax Benefit but that is only for citizens.
Also would my 9 yr old need to get a study permit to go to school there as well? Thanks!
I'm doubtful (but not certain) about Canadian government funds for non-citizens...
...but I do know that US government FAFSA grants and loans to low-income US citizens could be used to pay rent and buy food while going to college (including in Canada), so you may want to look into that.
thanks kristan but I do have the money for the college fees with a college fund. I do need help with the actual living expenses when i'm there like rent & food money because I was planning on going to school full time. I was wondering if there was some sort of help for non-citizens. I know they have the Child Tax Benefit but that is only for citizens.
Also would my 9 yr old need to get a study permit to go to school there as well? Thanks!
The application forms and guides for Study Permits seem to make it very clear that foreign students are expected to be able to prove they are capable of supporting themselves and their accompanying dependents financially for the period they will be in Canada.
Guide 5269 - Applying for a Study Permit outside Canada (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5269E2.asp - broken link)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada is not too concerned about where the financial support comes from; their emphasis is that foreign students do not become a drain on the Canadian tax payer.
Your 9-year-old child would also likely need a study permit in order to legally attend school.
There are special document requirements for those attending schools in Quebec. These are explained on the CIC site.
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