You should not plan on earning substantial money from a part-time job to help pay for your studies. For further details, contact the foreign student adviser at the university, after you are enrolled. Each institute has its own policy for housing and may offer a range of options for single and married students. A homestay usually consists of a Canadian family hosting a student in their home while the student attends classes in Canada. This includes meals as well as a private, furnished room.
Many schools have accommodation conveniently located on or near their campuses.
There is usually an option of either shared or private room and dormitories. Listings of available apartments or homes are published weekly in local newspapers. Rents vary greatly according to the location and time of year. This is another very important criteria for financial planning. Most Canadian Institutes require that all students including international students be covered by an insurance policy that will protect them against medical, hospital bills if they get sick or are injured while studying at the college, as health care is very expensive.