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Popson09:
Thank you so much
Please, what about the second question

Lawstriker:
No college in Canada will give you PAL without Tuition deposit.
I don’t think there’s any school in Canada that will give you a PAL without a tuition deposit. Even in my case and I had a fully funded scholarship from an external organisation. I still had to pay the deposit before they would issue the PAL. My award letter wasn’t enough on its own.
The only real difference is how much each school charges. For mine, it was $2,000 for international students.

victorygiven:
Hi good morning pals, pls is there anything like bank draft that a financial institution will keep certain amount of money on your behalf till you enter canada, is that acceptable in Lagos embassy to use that as Proof of fund? i will be expecting replies, thanks guys.

JapaProf:
Answer is Yes

amnotapervert:
You don't need to have your full second-year tuition fees upfront, but IRCC requires proof that you or your sponsor or you will be able to cover the second-year costs without relying on working in Canada.

That’s why it's always advisable to show both your full tuition fees and at least $23,000 CAD in living expenses.

As of 2025, the job market is quite tough—Nova Scotia currently has the 7th highest unemployment rate in Canada, and as a newcomer, it's even more challenging.
https://ycharts.com/indicators/nova_scotia_unemployment_rate
https://lmi.novascotia.ca/unemployment
So please do not plan on working in Canada to pay your school fees. You might manage your living expenses (like rent, food, and bills), but school fees are a different story—and I don’t want you to struggle.

Let’s look at the numbers:

The minimum wage in Nova Scotia will be $16.50/hour starting October 1, 2025.
During holidays (when you’re allowed to work full-time), the maximum you can earn is:

$16.50 × 40 hours/week × 4 weeks = $2,640/month before tax
After tax, that's about $2,400month
But your monthly rent, food, and bills could easily reach $1,500 (and that’s being conservative).

Keep in mind, this level of work is only possible during school breaks—usually a maximum of 4 months per year for international students.

So you can’t rely on working in Canada to pay for tuition. The math just doesn’t support It's better to plan ahead financially and avoid unnecessary stress.

Predator188:
The category of people on jobs that will have this little deductions in canada after tax a month should be very lucky
Before tax of $2,640,after total deduction like govt pen,federal tax,union dues,Ei contributions,you won't have more than $2,000 dollars as take home pay.
However jobs without union and Ei contributions has no benefits.

royal200:
Please who can guide me on how to pay my deposit using naira

Tigana1234:
Use paymytuition

royal200:
Thanks but can it pay up to 9000 canadian dollar using master or visa card

Queengolden:
Pls, is it still possible to track a study visa, I had my biometrics on 28th of last month but have been unable to track my application

Tigana1234:
I also had mine on the 28th of last month .Is it possible for it to be tracked.?

Tigana1234:
I also had mine on the 28th of last month .Is it possible for it to be tracked.?

Tigana1234:
I also had mine on the 28th of last month .Is it possible for it to be tracked.?

KakashiJonin:
Good morning @everyone. I recently applied for a study permit in Canada and I have gotten to the medicals stage and I want to ask what's next after medicals...Is it a positive indication for getting the visa or it doesn't matter?

treziMcCarthy:
Seems we did it same day.. Let's get in touch

mcsugk:
After paying a full year tuition fee for a 2yrs Msc course..

How much am I selected to have as my POF..
Please help me

JMG12:
After paying your complete tuition fee for the duration of your program, what you will have as POF is your living expenses for the duration of your program.

mcsugk:
After paying a full year tuition fee for a 2yrs Msc course..

How much am I selected to have as my POF..
Please help me

Tigana1234:
Yeah... Private chat

amnotapervert:
(Your second-year fees plus more) + (Before September 1, 2025, The current minimum amount living expenses is CAD 20,635)
No one knows the exact amount because IRCC can be running mad, but it’s always good to show that you have the money and more plus available at any time and that it’s not a problem. Your sponsor should also be able to pay at any time.

mcsugk:
Thanks but I thought it’s only 1 year living expenses and your remaining tuition fee you ought to
calculate during your POF…

Benjifiz36:
Hello, please my cousin needs your advice. He is yet to get a response from the IRCC and school resumes 1st week of Septembet, 2025. Can he send a webform to the IRCC in a bid to tell them that the school resumes very soon. Also the school has sent him a message to start registering for the courses he wants to take but he is a bit confused on what to do, please anyone who has been in this situation before can advise. Thank you in advance.