Part time students face large barriers to post secondary education. Did you know only 2.3 % of part time post secondary student use the Canada Student Loan Program. Most likely because unlike full time students, part time students must pay compound interest payments on their loans during their schooling. As well, loan amounts only account for tuition fees and textbooks and not living expenses. All of these factors increase the barriers to post secondary education and make it extremely difficult for students to even attend post secondary schooling.
Are you are feeling these pressures of being a part time students? You are not alone. There are more than 200 000 part time students across Canada. In order to make a difference, we need you. Stop by your Students’ Union office today to see what you can do to make a difference in your post secondary education.