Emergency loans
University loans are available to help students experiencing financial emergencies, such as:
- no money for food
- inadequate clothing to face cold weather
- homelessness due to fire or landlord eviction threats
- lack of funds for urgently-needed medication
- employment paycheck delays
- lost wallet
Steps to follow
If you are in need of an emergency loan for essentials, follow these 2 steps:
- Complete an In-Course Financial Aid application on Minerva: Select the Financial Aid/Awards tab > Financial Aid Menu > Apply for McGill Financial Aid > Apply for In-Course Financial Aid > update your financial aid profile and submit your application
- Call 514-398-6013 (514-398-7992 for Macdonald Campus students) or come to our Service Counter. We will see you as soon as possible to discuss your request. Tip: We are best able to respond quickly if you contact us before 3pm.
Other financial aid services
The Scholarships and Student Aid Office also offers these aid-related services:
- In-Course Financial Aid Program: for students with demonstrated need who require help supplementing other sources of funding
- Tuition Payment Deferrals: defer your tuition fee payment without interest or penalty - useful for students experiencing funding delays
- Government student aid programs: information and administration
- Work Study Program: on-campus job opportunities for full time degree students in need
- Frugal Scholar Money Management Program: financial planning and debt management