Student Money Guide Sep 24th

There’s more to college and university than classes. Navigating the costs that come with a post-secondary program is just as much a learning experience as Psych 101—for both students, and the adults in their lives. The best time to start—both saving for school, and learning how to handle money—is when kids are still young. That’s why our Student Money Guide begins with the basics: How to help kids understand the value of money; set them up with their first bank accounts; and all about registered education savings plans (RESPs).

When kids are grown and ready to live on their own, check out the sections on applying for student loans, scholarships and bursaries; covering tuition costs, handling housing expenses; and more. 

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For parents and other adults:

The best ways to help kids financiallyHow to set kids, teenagers and young adults up for success with moneyHow to get kids in the habit of savingWhat is an RESP?How to withdraw from an RESPHow to make RESP withdrawals for kids with different educational pathsHow to save money on student housing costs

For students:

Everything you need to know about financial aid in CanadaHow to apply for OSAPHow to save money while you’re in schoolThe best credit cards for studentsThe best bank accounts for studentsIs owning a car worth it for students?

The best ways to help kids financially

Regardless of whether your kids are fast approaching their post-secondary schooling or just graduating from kindergarten, the sooner you and your child start saving for education costs, the better…