sandramoore (Student) The most common route for Canadian students at Saba seems to be bank lines of credit, primarily through RBC or Scotiabank professional student programs. Saba's eligibility with each bank changes so confirm directly.
mtelfer (Student) Same experience as sandramoore (Student) here. Some Canadians have used a US cosigner to access US federal loans if they have eligible status. Ask the school's financial aid office if that applies to your situation.
jaden_choudhury (Alumni) Not entirely with sandramoore (Student) on this one. Government loans through provincial programs like OSAP in Ontario don't cover international schools in most cases. Check your specific province's rules but don't count on that as your primary funding source.
sclark563 (Student) What mtelfer (Student) said is pretty much where I landed too. The professional student line of credit from Canadian banks typically requires a cosigner in the first year or two of medicine. If you have a parent or family member who can cosign that opens up better rates.
bettyd (Student) Talk to current Canadian students at Saba before committing to any funding plan. Their real experience navigating the bank process is the most practical information you'll get.
menonl (Alumni) Building on what jaden_choudhury (Alumni) mentioned. Whatever you borrow, model out the repayment. A realistic picture of debt-to-expected-income ratio for your target specialty is something every Caribbean school applicant should look at honestly before signing anything.
