Paying for Post-Secondary Education 101
New online material offers tips on everything from saving to budgeting to finding sources of money
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 04/30/12 -- Students and parents have a new one-stop location to find free, objective information about . In this new addition to its suite of "," the (FCAC) has put together a comprehensive online guide that can help anyone looking to fund their post-secondary education.
"Coming up with the money to pay for university, college or specialized trade training can be a challenge," says Ursula Menke. "The cost of post-secondary education can have a major impact on a family's finances, and it helps students and parents if they are able to prepare themselves financially and learn more about the different options available to them."
not only provides an outline of the costs, but also suggests ways to save and find other sources of financial support. The lists possible expenses which you can compare to the money available to pay for them (it also does the math for you). You can learn more about programs that can help your education savings grow, such as (RESPs), the (CESG) and the (CLB).
The guide also covers:
Students will find other tips on and money while at school, and after they finish their studies.
About FCAC
With and , the (FCAC) provides objective information about financial products and services to help Canadians increase their financial knowledge and confidence in managing their personal finances. FCAC informs consumers about their when dealing with banks and federally regulated trust, loan and insurance companies. FCAC also makes sure that federally regulated financial institutions, payment card network operators and external complaints bodies comply with intended to protect consumers.
You can reach us through FCAC's Consumer Services Centre by calling toll-free 1-866-461-3222 (TTY: 613-947-7771 or 1-866-914-6097) or by visiting our website: .
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Datum: 30.04.2012 - 15:05 Uhr
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