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Provincial and Federal Government benefits programs. Examples include social assistance, tax benefits, subsidies, pensions and more.

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Student Financial Services - Debt Reduction Grant Program

Students graduating from a post-secondary program can apply for a grant to help reduce their provincial student loan balance. Maximum grant amounts are:

For academic years that commenced prior to August 1, 2018: A grant of up to $2000 per year of study
For academic years that commenced after July 31, 2018: A grant of up to $3500 per year of study

Student Financial Services - Medical Residency Provincial Loan Repayment Relief

Provides an opportunity for Island students who are completing their medical residency to apply for interest relief on their PEI student loans until the residency program is complete. The federal portion of student loans is not eligible for the repayment relief plan.

Student Financial Services - PEI Student Loan Rehabilitation Program

Provides former students who have defaulted on their PEI provincial student loans with an opportunity to bring their account back into good standing by providing a six-month payment schedule. The benefits of registering and successfully completing the rehabilitation plan include:

Interest free status
De-registration from the Canada Revenue Agency's Refund Set-Off Program
Eligible to apply for further PEI student financial assistance (assuming the federal portion of the student loan is in good standing)
Eligible to apply for the Payment (Interest) Relief Program
Improved personal credit rating

Student Financial Services - Severe Permanent Disability Benefit

Provides eligible applicants with financial relief by cancelling their PEI provincial student loan debt if they have a severe permanent disability that prevents them from participating in post-secondary studies and the labour force for the remainder of their life.

Student Financial Services - Student Loan Appeals

Offers people who feel their student loan application was not properly assessed according to financial need the chance to appeal the decision. Only appealable expenses will be considered and fall into three general categories:

Student contribution appeal: You must show that you were unable to save the expected amount from your pre-study work period.
Parental contribution appeal: Your parent(s) must show they are unable to contribute the expected amount towards your education because of reasons beyond their control.
Single parent/spousal contribution appeal: Ongoing monthly expenses (e.g. mortgages, loans or utilities) may be considered for married or common-law students.

Non-appealable expenses include things like basic living costs, travel, tuition, books, fees OR if your student costs and educational expenses exceed the maximum loan funding available to all PEI students.

Student Financial Services - Student Loans for Full-Time Students

Students can apply for financial assistance to help pay for eligible costs associated with post-secondary education. By filling out the PEI Student Financial Assistance application, students will be assessed for eligibility for provincial and federal loans.

Detailed information about how applications are assessed and the total amount that can be borrowed is available on the website.

Tax Information Phone Service

Automated phone service provides tax information to individuals and businesses. Includes general tax information on:

GST/HST Credit
Canadian Child Benefit (CCB)
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP)
Business information
Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Tax Information Videos

Provides a number of videos and and audio products about the CRA's services and programs. Information for individuals, businesses, and charities.

Taxation and Property Records - Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

Aims to lower the cost of living for eligible older adults by offering to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residence. Upon acceptance into this program, annual property taxes are deferred. Taxation and Property Records will keep an accumulated total of taxes owing each year.

If the property owner dies or the property is sold, all deferred taxes become payable.

If continuing with the program for life, the accumulated taxes are required to be paid out of the estate. If the value of the estate is not sufficient to cover the amount of the accumulated taxes, the government will discharge any outstanding balance.

Veterans Affairs - Education and Jobs

Provides a variety of services to help veterans find a job and upgrade their skills and education. Includes:

Career transition services: career counselling, help with resume writing, interview preparation, job searching, skills development and more
Education and training benefit: Financial support for veterans to obtain education for their career or personal goals.
Vocational rehabilitationn: Skills development, education or training and other supports to help veterans establish a new career.
Veteran family program: Help veteran family to develop a successful transition plan by identifying needs and navigate them the right resources
Jobs in the federal government: Information about jobs in the federal government public service
Job Bank and employment tools
Benefit finder and more

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