Loans and grants

Student loans and grants (for full-time and part-time studies) are available to SFU undergraduate and graduate students through their province or territory of residence. Government student financial assistance applications consist of loan funding, which is repayable, and grant funding, which is non-repayable. If you are receiving sponsorship, it may not exclude you from receiving student loans and grants.

Although student loan funding is repayable, there are many debt management programs available which can assist you if you are financially unable to make your payments. Please see the Government of Canada page on repaying your loan. If you are currently experiencing difficulties in repaying your student loans, visit Unable to Repay.

Please note:

  • Government student loan funding is available for the Indigenous University Preparation Pathway (IUPP) Program.
  • The Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership program is not eligible for government student funding. See Ineligible Programs for further details.