Manitoba Student Aid

A single application through Manitoba Student Aid assesses you for multiple funding programs:

• Canada Student Loan and Canada Student Grant: Federal portions assessed automatically
• Manitoba Student Loan: Provincial loan component
• Manitoba Bursary: Non-repayable provincial bursary for students with high financial need
• Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative (MSBI): Provincial funding that matches institutional scholarship/bursary programs at Manitoba universities and colleges

Manitoba offers a unique Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate that returns 60% of your eligible tuition fees as tax credits over your working career, up to a maximum of $25,000. This effectively reduces the long-term cost of your Manitoba education significantly.

• 60% of eligible tuition rebated as tax credits
• Maximum rebate: $25,000 over your tax-filing career
• Available to Manitoba residents who pay Manitoba income tax after graduation
• Applies to tuition paid at eligible Manitoba institutions

Practical advice for getting the most out of Manitoba Student Aid:

• Apply early — Manitoba Student Aid recommends applying at least 6 weeks before your program starts
• The Manitoba Bursary is assessed automatically with your student aid application — no separate form needed
• Check with your university about MSBI matching funds — these are additional bursaries funded partly by the province
• Keep the Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate in mind for long-term financial planning — it's a significant benefit
• Manitoba Student Aid can be used at institutions outside Manitoba — you're not limited to Manitoba schools