Your monthly expenses are the total costs deemed necessary for the pursuit of your studies from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Living expenses
| Student category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Individual pursuing full-time studies or doing a full-time practicum (excluding co-operative practicums/internships) and living with or deemed living with his or her parents | $434 per month |
| Individual pursuing full-time studies or doing a full-time practicum (excluding co-operative practicums/internships) and not living with his or her parents | $929 per month |
| Student deemed enrolled and living with his or her parents | Per month: $194 + 10% of employment income Maximum: $434 per month |
| Student deemed enrolled and not living with his or her parents | Per month : $689 + 10% of employment income Maximum : $929 per month |
Deemed living with parents: A student with a parental contribution who attends an educational institution in the municipality where the parents reside or there is public transit available to travel between the parental residence and the educational institution.
Living expenses for children
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Child of minor age | $0 |
| Child aged 18 or over who is a full-time student and resides with the applicant | $260 per child per month |
| Student who is 20 weeks pregnant | $260 per month, until birth of the child |
The age of a child on September 30 of the award year is used for calculation purposes.
Childcare expenses
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
Childcare expenses
| $180 per child per month of studies |
The age of a child on September 30 of the award year is used for calculation purposes.
Additional living expenses for single parents
You are deemed the head of a single parent family if you have at least one dependent child or if you are at least 20 weeks pregnant and one of the following applies to you:
- You are single.
- You are legally or de facto separated.
- You are divorced or widowed.
- Your spouse cannot be located.
You could receive living expenses for your children if you have custody at least 25% of the time.
Details for additional expenses for single parents
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student with a child of minor age | $176 per month |
| Student with an adult child who is pursuing studies and without a minor child | $487 per month |
| Student without a child, but at least 20 weeks pregnant | $487 per month |
Other expenses
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses due to no public transit available between the educational institution and the residence of a student who lives or is deemed to live with his or her parents | $99 per month |
| Expenses related to a short-term compulsory practicum during which the student must live away from his or her normal residence | $495 per month Maximum: $2304 per year |
Deemed living with parents: A student with a parental contribution who attends an educational institution in the municipality where the parents reside or there is public transit available to travel between the parental residence and the educational institution.
2020-2021 Monthly Expenses
Allowable monthly expenses vary by award years. Read 2020-2021 Monthly Expenses.
Last update: October 9, 2020
