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Financial assistance for protected persons
Post-secondary funding for protected persons
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance to protected persons for post-secondary studies in Canada. Eligible students may access the same loans and grants as Canadian citizens or permanent residents when attending a designated educational institution.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary study at a designated educational institution in Canada
Documents Needed
- Proof of protected person status
- Temporary Social Insurance Number beginning with 9
- Student loan application
- Proof of enrolment at a designated institution
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Protected persons in Canada
- Students at designated post-secondary institutions
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without protected person status
- Students not enrolled in a designated educational institution
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Applicants are assessed through their province or territory of permanent residence
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by the provincial or territorial student financial assistance office.
- Eligibility and funding amount are determined by the applicant’s province or territory of permanent residence.
- Required documents must be complete before the application can be processed.
- When approved, loan applicants are also automatically assessed for Canada Student Grants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for protected persons Program
What is the Financial assistance for protected persons?
This program provides financial assistance to protected persons for post-secondary studies in Canada. Eligible students may access the same loans and grants as Canadian citizens or permanent residents when attending a designated educational institution.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for protected persons Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for protected persons program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for protected persons program, you must:
Protected person status required
Valid SIN required
Enrolled in eligible post-secondary program
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for protected persons?
Post-secondary study at a designated educational institution in Canada
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for protected persons?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at nwtsfa@gov.nt.ca or by phone at 1-800-661-0793.
Where is the Financial assistance for protected persons available?
The Financial assistance for protected persons program is available across Canada.
Is the Financial assistance for protected persons a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for protected persons is a Grant and Funding