Open
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness helps eligible borrowers reduce their federal student loan balance by working in eligible occupations in eligible communities. It applies to in-person service in approved roles and can be requested online or by mail.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Work in an eligible occupation in an eligible community.
- Provide in-person services for the required period.
Documents Needed
- Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Application
- Employment Attestation form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Family doctors and family medicine residents
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- Dentists and dental hygienists
- Early childhood educators, teachers, social workers, psychologists, and physiotherapists
- Midwives, personal support workers, and pharmacists
Who is not eligible
- Borrowers with private student loans.
- Borrowers whose loans were converted to a line of credit.
- Borrowers with Ontario Medical Resident Loans.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Provincial or territorial student loan balances.
- Loans converted to a line of credit.
- Private loans.
- Ontario Medical Resident Loans.
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural areas.
- Population centres with 30,000 people or fewer.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Eligibility is confirmed once the application is assessed.
- If approved, the federal student loan balance is reduced.
- Monthly payments are also reduced unless the borrower opts out.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
What is the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness?
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness helps eligible borrowers reduce their federal student loan balance by working in eligible occupations in eligible communities. It applies to in-person service in approved roles and can be requested online or by mail.
Who is eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program?
To be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program, you must:
Eligible occupation and community
12 months of service
Federal loan in good standing
What expenses are eligible under Canada Student Loan Forgiveness?
Work in an eligible occupation in an eligible community.
Provide in-person services for the required period.
Where is the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness available?
The Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness?
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness is funded by Government of Canada