SSU'S GUARANTEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Students who have achieved an average of 85% or higher during high school will receive an entrance scholarship to SSU.

• An average* between 85% - 89.9% will receive $500 in total scholarship support.
• An average* of 90% and higher will receive at least $1000 in total scholarship support.

*SSU calculates an average based on the student’s best five university preparation courses in grade 12.

JOHN WALKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Walker scholarships are available to full-time students who demonstrate high academic ability and achievement along with strong Christian motivation. Financial need will also be taken into consideration by the selection committee. Applications are available through the admissions office and on the website. In addition, several smaller scholarships will be awarded to returning students entering second, third, or fourth year. The application deadline for new and returning students is July 1st. The amount of the award typically varies between $500 to $1500. Learn more >>>

SSU BURSARIES

A limited amount of work bursaries are available during the school year. Positions will be posted at the start of each term and applications will be made available. After an interview, the successful candidates will be informed. Payment will be made directly to your account as a credit.

FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM

SSACE, a partner of St. Stephen’s University, offers a great opportunity for your friends to participate in your educational and spiritual growth. The “Forgivable Loan Program” (FLP) permits qualifying students to receive a loan to pay for part, or all, of their tuition and living expenses.

To ensure the availability of funds, students are encouraged to solicit donations to the FLP program. Donations to the program may be made by anyone with the exception of parents, grandparents, siblings and spouse of a student applying for a loan. All gifts to the fund are receipted for income tax purposes.

 

For further clarification or assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office of SSU, Monday – Thursday. (506.467.9545, 1.888.CALLSSU, or sheilabrooks@ssu.ca)

 

 

CANADIAN STUDENT LOANS

Canadian citizens attending SSU are eligible for Canada Student Loans/Grants. Students may also be eligible for additional funds through provincial loans and bursaries. Eligibility for these funds is subject to family income restrictions established by the provinces, and is determined through the Canada Student Loan application process.

Those who intend to pay for their education by funding through a student loan program should begin the application procedure in May in order to have everything approved and ready for September. Please do not arrive in September expecting to start the application process, if you do not have the funds to cover the cost of your first term! Canadian students should have their Certificate of Eligibility and Loan Agreements at the time of registration if they wish to use their loan money as part of their payment.

Students who have not completed their paperwork by the time of registration will be responsible to pay their own fees.

MILLENIUM BURSARIES

Canadian students who receive a Canada Student Loan will automatically be considered for a Millennium Bursary.

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APPLYING FOR CANADIAN STUDENT LOANS

All provinces encourage students to apply on the internet. Application forms are available at the student’s high school counselor’s office or at one of the appropriate offices listed below.

Alberta
www.alis.gov.ab.ca/studentsfinance/main.asp

British Columbia
www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/welcome.htm
BC students attending SSU must submit a paper application for student loan funding. You may download or request one from this site.

Manitoba
www.gov.mb.ca/educate/sfa/pages/sfaFrontDoor_en.html

New Brunswick

www.studentaid.gnb.ca

Newfoundland

www.edu.gov.nf.ca/studentaid/

Northwest Territories

www.nwtsfa.gov.nt.ca

Nova Scotia

www.studentloans.ednet.ns.ca

Ontario

http://osap.gov.on.ca

Prince Edward Island

www.studentloan.pe.ca

Quebec

www.afe.gouv.gc.ca

Saskatchewan

www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/brances/sfa/student_loans

Yukon

www.education.gov.yk.ca/advanceded/sfa/loans.html

 

For further clarification or assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office of SSU, Wednesday – Friday. (506.467.9545, 1.888.CALLSSU, or sheilabrooks@ssu.ca)

 

 

Citizens of the United States who are attending SSU may be eligible for Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans (a loan option for parents). Students wishing to receive assistance through one, or both, of these programs should proceed as follows:

1. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. A Student Aid Report (SAR) should be received within 10 days.
Please review it carefully. If these are corrections to be made please go online and submit the correct information.

2. Forward a copy of your SAR to SSU, as soon as it is finished. The FAFSA website will tell you that we have received a copy, but that is not correct. Because we are a foreign school, we do not have access to the electronic copy.

You have several options when forwarding SSU a copy of your SAR:
      a) forward an electronic copy as an attachment in an e-mail to sheilabrooks@ssu.ca
      b) fax a copy to 506.466.1783
          Attention: Sheila Brooks
      c) mail a copy to SSU,
          Attention: Sheila Brooks,
          PO Box 987, Calais ME 04619

          Loan forms will be drafted and forwarded to you with all the necessary instructions.

 

U.S. students should have all their loan applications submitted to SSU’s designated lender, Sallie Mae Foundation, at the time of registration.

Students who have not completed their paperwork by the time of registration will be responsible to pay their own fees.

 

For further clarification or assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office of SSU, Wednesday – Friday. (506.467.9545, 1.888.CALLSSU, or sheilabrooks@ssu.ca)

 

 

For those who do not qualify for a government student loan, most Canadian banks have a “Student Line of Credit” available. The interest is paid on a monthly basis during the program of study, and a repayment plan begins 6 months after it is completed. Programs and options vary from bank to bank.

 

 

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