Open ProvincesStudying in Prince Edward Island: tuition, student aid and grants
What tuition costs in Prince Edward Island, provincial student loans and grants with their amounts, and the federal Canada Student Grant.
Provincial student aid
Student Financial Services
One application for federal and PEI loans, grants and bursaries.
| Amount | page of October 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| George Coles Bursary, UPEI | up to $3,500 / year |
| George Coles Bursary, Holland College and Collège de l'Île: year 1 / year 2 | up to $4,500 / $3,500 |
| Lifetime maximum | $14,000 |
- A non-repayable provincial bursary for eligible Island students; the Marion L. Reid Grant (health care programs) is also $3,500 a year.
How to get it: Apply through Student Financial Services.
Federal help
The Canada Student Grant for full-time students gives up to $4,200 a year (up to $525 per month of study) until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year, and you are assessed automatically when you apply for provincial aid. It is not available to students from Quebec, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut, which have their own programs. Canada.ca ↗
Plan your costs
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
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