Going to college or university can be expensive.
For most students, there is never enough money for everything you need or want to do.
- Be practical
- Prioritize your spending
- Don’t spend more than you can afford
- Build in an “emergency fund” for any unexpected things that may come up
The following links provide information about money that may be available to you and how to make your money go further. See page 36 for a sample monthly budget.
My Money Coach
(www.mymoneycoach.ca)Quick Links
This website provides free resources and videos to help you learn to make a budget that will work for you. This will help you as you begin your post-secondary studies as well as after you graduate. These include:
Ontario Native Education Counsellors Association (ONECA)
(www.oneca.ca)Quick Links
- Secondary to Post-Secondary Transitions
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ONECA also has online resources you can use to prepare your budget. An example is included to show what a typical budget might include.
Financial Supports, Scholarships, and Bursaries
ONECA provides information about managing your finances.