Consequently, graduate assistantships can be offered to a very small number of foreign students. They should also note that Canadian authorities will not grant an Immigrant Visa to a foreign national who wishes to enter Canada to study. All eligible visa students accepted or registered in a full-time term of residency will be considered for a very limited number of waivers which reduce international tuition fees to the equivalent of Canadian tuition fees. Awards are based entirely on academic merit. Usually units of 50 hours each are granted to qualified students.
Graduate students can also receive financial aid through either fellowships, loans or bursaries.
Canadian residents from provinces other than Quebec can apply for Canada Student Loans and for loans from their province of residence. Last modified Mar-29 2001.