Financial Planning for Post-Secondary - Introduction
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UNIT 5
Post-secondary education is expensive. However, you benefit in that you will gain knowledge and skills that, in turn, will help you become more employable and eligible for higher-paying jobs.
The typical costs for one year of education in Canada as a single student without children are below:
To fund your education, there are a number of different sources including:
The typical costs for one year of education in Canada as a single student without children are below:
| Tuition | $4050 - $8730 |
| Books and Supplies | $1307 - $1707 |
| Mandatory Fees | $611- $1275 |
| Living Expenses (Living with Parents) | $2000 - $4000 |
| Living Expenses (Living Independently) | $9000 - $11200 |
To fund your education, there are a number of different sources including:
- Savings
- Working Part-Time
- Internships or Apprenticeship Programs
- Scholarships and Bursaries
- Government Student Loans
- Student Lines of Credit from Banks
- Grants
