Before you borrow: Navigating back-to-school financial aid in Canada

Each year, more than half a million Canadians take out student loans to cover tuition, books, and living costs. But according to some recent research, including a study from Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), many students are unprepared for how these loans work and how to manage repayment.Understanding your options now can help you graduate with a much stronger financial foundation.Student loans in CanadaIn Canada, you generally have two paths for borrowing: government programs or private financial in