SFU Graduate Student Handbook

Financing Your Studies Index

Budgeting for Graduate Studies

One of the biggest challenges for students is how to be financially prepared. To help you defray the cost of your studies while at SFU, you have numerous sources of financial aid available to you. By informing yourself of all the possibilities, you will go a long way in being able to offset some of the costs.

Use our interactive Budget Calculator to help you understand some of the potential costs associated with studying and living in Metro Vancouver as well as create a budget for these costs.

For more on the cost of living in BC, the Welcome BC calculator is helpful.

Working

A great way to offset the expense of university is to have a part-time job on campus. These jobs can provide you with extra income and valuable work experience. Visit the Career Services website (www.sfu.ca/career.html) to check out the online job postings. Our Jobs + Volunteering Postings page, Facebook group and Twitter channel also regularly post information about job postings.

Government Financial Assistance

Additional financial assistance, such as a BC Student Loan, may be available through various federal and provincial funding programs for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. For more information visit StudentAidBC.

International students who require financial assistance must seek assistance in their country of origin before arrival in Canada. Many countries offer scholarships and loans for students studying graduate level programs.