Loans Program for Part-Time Studies

• Loan Application for Part-Time Studies form
• Schedule 1 – Student’s spouse, if applicable
• Schedule 2 – Student’s parents or sponsor, if applicable
• Medical Certificate, if applicable
• Attestation of Pregnancy, if applicable

Who is eligible?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents
• Refugees and protected persons
• Students pursuing part-time studies

Who is not eligible

• Auditing students not admitted to a program
• Students studying outside Québec
• Students between two full-time study periods
• Students whose school or childcare costs are paid by another public body for the term

Eligible expenses

• School fees, including admission, registration, and tuition fees
• Childcare expenses for eligible dependent children
• Transportation expenses for studies in an outlying region

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Education or childcare costs covered by another ministry or organization for the same term
• Studies outside Québec
• Auditing courses without admission to a program
• Applications during a period between two full-time study terms

Eligible geographic areas

• Québec

• Applications are reviewed once all required information and documents are received.
• The decision is sent by mail, and by email if one was provided.
• If approved, the decision notice states the loan amount awarded.
• If refused, the notice includes the reason for refusal.
• The guarantee certificate is then provided in the online file and must be given to the financial institution.

• Applicants can submit and track their file online through My Student Financial Assistance File.
• Parents, sponsor, or spouse may also complete required declarations online.
• Applications must be updated if the applicant’s situation changes during the year.