Basic monthly living allowance

*Separated/Divorced/Widowed with no dependants receive the same monthly living allowance as single student with no dependants.

**Dependants means those children who are living with you and for whom you and/or your spouse/partner are financially responsible and also includes individuals who are wholly dependent on you as reported on your tax return.

Child-care costs

Monthly child care costs for children under 12 years of age

• Allowable child care cost of up to $724 per month per child without receipts.
• Actual child care costs may be considered with receipts up to a maximum of $1,200 per month per child.

Dependants Over 12 Years of Age

Child care costs can also be considered for dependants over 12 years of age who have a permanent disability when you provide documentation of care required.

Extra or higher costs

We may consider higher or extra costs such as:

• Basic Utilities
  Submit copies of recent basic utilities, for example: power, natural gas, water, telephone, sewer, and garbage. Cable, satellite, and internet are not considered basic utilities.
  
  
• Child Support and/or Alimony Payments
  In order for child support and/or alimony payments to be considered, students must provide a copy of the Court Order and:
  • proof of payment for the past four months, or
  • a copy of Maintenance Enforcement records showing the child support and/or alimony payments.

If no legal documentation is available, the student can provide proof of payment and signed statements from both parties detailing child support and/or alimony arrangements.

• Rent or Mortgage
  Submit a copy of the rent/residence fees or mortgage agreement.
  
  
• Spouse’s/Partner’s Student Loan Payments
  Submit proof of payment.
  
  
• Travel
  For students who cannot access public transit, submit proof of kilometres travelled per day and Personal Liability/Property Damage vehicle insurance documents.