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ehiremen2002:
It depends on what exactly you are looking at.

I am already in Canada. I came here through the study route a couple of years ago, and I actually got most of the information that helped me from this same Nairaland forum.

Everything I know today about the process started from here. I eventually secured my PR, and since then I have been using this same forum to guide family members and friends who are trying to follow a similar path.

Whenever I come across situations where I am not completely sure about the best advice to give, I bring the matter back here so people can share ideas. And by God’s grace, many people have successfully come to Canada through the same route after getting guidance here.

So I’m not really sure what you mean by analyzing my post history.

You can take your time, grab a drink if you like, and go through my posts from the very first one when I was asking questions about coming to Canada as a student.

At the end of the day, the same forum you are trying to analyze is the one that helped someone come to Canada, study, and eventually secure permanent residency.

So instead of focusing on post history, the goal here should be sharing useful information and helping others succeed through the same path.

Hello Sir/Ma.

I want to start doing deep research about coming to Canada through study route.
But before I start, I’ll like to know if you still advise coming to Canada in 2026/2027 please.

I have B.Sc Business Administration, recent graduate with only NYSC work experience. Trying to pursue a career in Finance in Canada through Msc Finance.

Thank you.

I applied online on the 18th December, was told to come for biometrics on the 24th and i got it sent to my email same day after biometrics. This was in lagos.

AbelAbdul:
thanks.. do you know how long it will take to get the police clearance?

Anonymous8:
I applied online on the 18th December, was told to come for biometrics on the 24th and i got it sent to my email same day after biometrics. This was in lagos.

How much was it?

Anonymous8:
I applied online on the 18th December, was told to come for biometrics on the 24th and i got it sent to my email same day after biometrics. This was in lagos.

Which medium did they use to notify u for the biometric? phone call or email? because i do not have access to phone at the momement.

I dont remember it was on the website so yiu can check, this was in 2024, so it might have chnaged. I still had to pay like 5k to someone when i got there as per nigerian bribe so they did it fast.

AbelAbdul:
How much was it?

It was a text message, the final certificate came in mail

AbelAbdul:
Which medium did they use to notify u for the biometric? phone call or email? because i do not have access to phone at the momement.

I always advise people not to rely on working 24 hours per week to cover their school fees. It’s not realistic, and a lot depends on luck—especially when you first arrive in Canada. Some people spend up to 3 months searching for a job without success.

When I first arrived a few years ago, I landed in Regina. It wasn’t too difficult back then, but things have changed now. I’ve since moved, but I still have friends and family there. The situation in Ottawa is quite similar.

For example, I have a family friend who recently moved to Regina—it took them about 3–4 months to secure a job. Keep in mind that as a student, you’re limited to 24 hours of work per week during the school term.

Based on people I know, students typically earn around $250–$300 biweekly, depending on the type of job. That’s roughly $500–$800 per month if you’re consistently working. Even at that, it’s usually not enough to cover rent, let alone tuition fees.

My honest advice is this: student jobs can help you survive—covering basic expenses like rent and food if you’re hardworking—but you should plan to have enough funds for at least the first few months while you settle in. Everyone’s situation is different, but relying on part-time work to pay tuition is very risky.

coolflame7:
Good day boss, I got admission to study a one year pgwp eligible program (Disability support professional) at sask poly, I have deposit of $5k and and pof secured but I don’t have tuition balance of $15k cad. Is it realistically possible to work while in Canada and pay up the remaining tuition. Also do you have any reservations about a one year program.

Anonymous8:
I dont remember it was on the website so yiu can check, this was in 2024, so it might have chnaged. I still had to pay like 5k to someone when i got there as per nigerian bribe so they did it fast.

thanks

Anonymous8:
It was a text message, the final certificate came in mail

It got to where to make payment is shows me Parkway Readycash to pay the money into but such bank does not exist in my bank app what i saw was Parkway Projects

I have opened TD GIC for Proof of Funds from Nigeria, sent the details to my in-law in Canada to fund it and he has funded it with $40kCAD, my sister his wife supposed to be my sponsor since we bear the same surname but unfortunately she recently came to Canada and hasn't gotten her work permit(she's not working). My tuition fee is $28k, my sis has paid10k deposit already from her account. How will I prove relationship with this my in-law since we are not related by blood. He his ever willing to sponsor me.

Oh i used card, i dont know about that, but i just checked with access bank and i saw parkway readycash, use another bank for the transfer.

AbelAbdul:
It got to where to make payment is shows me Parkway Readycash to pay the money into but such bank does not exist in my bank app what i saw was Parkway Projects

coolflame7:
Good day boss, I got admission to study a one year pgwp eligible program (Disability support professional) at sask poly, I have deposit of $5k and and pof secured but I don’t have tuition balance of $15k cad. Is it realistically possible to work while in Canada and pay up the remaining tuition. Also do you have any reservations about a one year program.

Is it realistically possible to work while in Canada and pay up the remaining tuition. No

I wanted to explain this properly with numbers, facts, and even links if needed showing how many hours you are legally allowed to work, how much you actually earn after taxes, and the reality of expenses. I could even break down the math.

But honestly, I don’t bother anymore.

No matter what you say, someone will always respond with, I have a friend who paid over CAD 40,000 for their program just by working while studying in Canada At that point, I just laugh and tell them to do whatever they want.

People have called me a Madman because what I say but at the end of the day it all makes sense

The truth is, many people think they know better, and I don’t sugarcoat facts to protect feelings. When you actually look at the numbers, they simply don’t add up.

At the end of the day, it’s not realistically possible to fully pay your school fees just by working while studying.

you can pay rent you can pay phone bill you can pay for food but you see that your school fees you can not...........

All the best.

Anonymous8:
Oh i used card, i dont know about that, but i just checked with access bank and i saw parkway readycash, use another bank for the transfer.

i have done it thanks

Chigbo55:
I have opened TD GIC for Proof of Funds from Nigeria, sent the details to my in-law in Canada to fund it and he has funded it with $40kCAD, my sister his wife supposed to be my sponsor since we bear the same surname but unfortunately she recently came to Canada and hasn't gotten her work permit(she's not working). My tuition fee is $28k, my sis has paid10k deposit already from her account. How will I prove relationship with this my in-law since we are not related by blood. He his ever willing to sponsor me.

I hope you didn't put the remaining part of your tuition fee in the GIC else you will regret it.

amnotapervert:
Is it realistically possible to work while in Canada and pay up the remaining tuition. No

I wanted to explain this properly with numbers, facts, and even links if needed showing how many hours you are legally allowed to work, how much you actually earn after taxes, and the reality of expenses. I could even break down the math.

But honestly, I don’t bother anymore.

No matter what you say, someone will always respond with, I have a friend who paid over CAD 40,000 for their program just by working while studying in Canada At that point, I just laugh and tell them to do whatever they want.

People have called me a Madman because what I say but at the end of the day it all makes sense

The truth is, many people think they know better, and I don’t sugarcoat facts to protect feelings. When you actually look at the numbers, they simply don’t add up.

At the end of the day, it’s not realistically possible to fully pay your school fees just by working while studying.

you can pay rent you can pay phone bill you can pay for food but you see that your school fees you can not...........

All the best.

Always here to discourage people. The other member you were telling him to tell his sister to book the next ticket to MMA1.

@coolflame7 yes you can work to pay your tuition fee if;
1. you are not the lavishing type.
2. you work multiple jobs
3. You utilize the holidays (students work full time during holidays/breaks)
4. you have a special skill or services u can render within and outside the school campus for a fee

Honestly it's not realistic to plan to pay your tuition with part time jobs. It's not even easy to get a job first of all.

AbelAbdul:
Always here to discourage people. The other member you were telling him to tell his sister to book the next ticket to MMA1.

@coolflame7 yes you can work to pay your tuition fee if;
1. you are not the lavishing type.
2. you work multiple jobs
3. You utilize the holidays (students work full time during holidays/breaks)
4. you have a special skill or services u can render within and outside the school campus for a fee

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Remember they call me a Mad man when I do not sugarcoat things

well that's all I can say

AbelAbdul:
Always here to discourage people. The other member you were telling him to tell his sister to book the next ticket to MMA1.

@coolflame7 yes you can work to pay your tuition fee if;
1. you are not the lavishing type.
2. you work multiple jobs
3. You utilize the holidays (students work full time during holidays/breaks)
4. you have a special skill or services u can render within and outside the school campus for a fee

@coolflame7 yes you can work to pay your tuition fee if;
1. you are not the lavishing type. As a student with example Ontario's general minimum wage at $17.60 per hour and renting a single room in Ontario typically ranges from $700 to $1,500 per month.
2. you work multiple jobs. Legally you are only allowed to work 24 hours a week during school Terms
3. You utilize the holidays (students work full time during holidays/breaks) hahahah make I no talk self when you do not know the youth unemployment rate for the last 5 years
4. you have a special skill or services u can render within and outside the school campus for a fee. Hahahahahahah Cash job?? make CRA no catch you ooo

Anonymous8:
Honestly it's not realistic to plan to pay your tuition with part time jobs. It's not even easy to get a job first of all.

When you say that, they will respond, But I know a girl whose brother was able to do that Then they will say you are not sharp enough.. or you no sabi anything hahahahahahah

Anonymous8:
Honestly it's not realistic to plan to pay your tuition with part time jobs. It's not even easy to get a job first of all.

May be not possible In ontario

Predator188:
May be not possible In ontario

where is it possible ?

amnotapervert:
where is it possible ?

I know 3 single students who paid their school fees with part time jobs, full time when college is on brake...
But this students did only 1 year college program 18k tuition fees ,house rent of about 500 for one room apartment per month..
2 have completed the course working in demand occupation and already got pgwp waiting for ita in pnp nominations...
The other one has manuerverd her way to pnp nominations and have applied for permanent residence she is healthcare practioner back home..she pay upto 1k for 2 rooms apartment but rent the other room out..

The problem is when students apply for 3 to 4 year program in big expensive cities like ontario and expecting to pay tuition fees with part time jobs .

However I know other student who couldn't get a job or even pay tuition fees with part time jobs or maintain the study permit and they dropped out..

Predator188:
I know 3 single students who paid their school fees with part time jobs, full time when college is on brake...
But this students did only 1 year college program 18k tuition fees ,house rent of about 500 for one room apartment per month..
2 have completed the course working in demand occupation and already got pgwp waiting for ita in pnp nominations...
The other one has manuerverd her way to pnp nominations and have applied for permanent residence she is healthcare practioner back home..she pay upto 1k for 2 rooms apartment but rent the other room out..

The problem is when students apply for 3 to 4 year program in big expensive cities like ontario and expecting to pay tuition fees with part time jobs .

However I know other student who couldn't get a job or even pay tuition fees with part time jobs or maintain the study permit and they dropped out..

I always say someone will tell me they know one or 2 people that have done it and today they are PR or citizens with a big house and a fat bank account hahahahahhahahah...

but that's not the realistic position in 2026

Im in new brunswick. With my own personal experience and seeing my classmates, so many dont have jobs and the ones that have it took time. So being REALISTIC, dont plan to pay tuition with part time, find a way to raise the money before you come.

Predator188:
May be not possible In ontario

No bro. I also want to obtain it. Planning on renewing my passport that is why i haven't applied for it yet.

AbelAbdul:
thanks.. do you know how long it will take to get the police clearance?

I just applied mine today

Timibankz:
No bro. I also want to obtain it. Planning on renewing my passport that is why i haven't applied for it yet.

amnotapervert:
When you say that, they will respond, But I know a girl whose brother was able to do that Then they will say you are not sharp enough.. or you no sabi anything hahahahahahah

You will get a job within the first few months if you can network.

amnotapervert:
where is it possible ?

stop discouraging people on this forum. Na because people no patronize ur agents.

@coolflame7 have money that will take care of your feeding and housing for the first 3 months. from the 4th month you should get a job unless you are lazy and can't network.

Predator188:
I know 3 single students who paid their school fees with part time jobs, full time when college is on brake...
But this students did only 1 year college program 18k tuition fees ,house rent of about 500 for one room apartment per month..
2 have completed the course working in demand occupation and already got pgwp waiting for ita in pnp nominations...
The other one has manuerverd her way to pnp nominations and have applied for permanent residence she is healthcare practioner back home..she pay upto 1k for 2 rooms apartment but rent the other room out..

The problem is when students apply for 3 to 4 year program in big expensive cities like ontario and expecting to pay tuition fees with part time jobs .

However I know other student who couldn't get a job or even pay tuition fees with part time jobs or maintain the study permit and they dropped out..

Ontario is a province not a city.

AbelAbdul:
Ontario is a province not a city.

So which city is cheap in ontario

amnotapervert:
I always say someone will tell me they know one or 2 people that have done it and today they are PR or citizens with a big house and a fat bank account hahahahahhahahah...

but that's not the realistic position in 2026

If I may ask!! is one or 2 people a big number out of thousands of students..
I am not encouraging students to hope on part time work to pay tuition,even though that some lucky ones did it and got away with it..

This is not about 2026,things are even getting easier in canada in 2026 than 2024 and 2025 since immigration started reigning on temporary residents that is students and workers intake..

Predator188:
So which city is cheap in ontario

Ontario has big cities like Toronto and the likes. No big city is cheap anywhere in the world.
What I was trying to say is that Ontario is a province not a city.