What if I need to take a temporary leave from school for medical or parental reasons?

You do not have to make payments on your student loans if you need to take a break from school for:

  • medical or mental health reasons, or
  • following the birth or adoption of a child

Your application for medical or parental leave is for a 6-month period. If you need to, you can extend your leave for up to two additional 6-month periods.

Your time on medical or parental leave does not count toward your lifetime maximum weeks of student aid.

Where can I apply for medical or parental leave?

You can apply online through the National Student Loans Service Centre website. Visit the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program website for details.

Mar
11
 
2021

Preparing for a safe return to on-campus education in September

Published March 11, 2021

Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, issued a statement on March 8 regarding preparations for a safe return to on-campus education this fall.

In the coming weeks, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training will be working with the Provincial Health Officer and experts from across the post-secondary sector to develop Go-Forward guidelines for a safe return to in-person learning this fall.

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