Start thinking about your finances, healthcare, and well-being before you arrive in Montreal.
Health, Well-Being, and Insurance
Knowing how your insurance works, where to access care, and how to support your physical, mental, and emotional health will help you feel confident and prepared.
- Learn about accessing healthcare
- Boost your mental health with support from the Student Wellness Hub
- Health Insurance: All McGill students must have health insurance coverage—either provincial or international
- Dental Clinic on Campus
- Plan ahead for ongoing care or vaccinations
Review different types of health insurance coverage and explore on-campus, off-campus, and virtual healthcare options. (Presentation slides: Accessing Montreal Healthcare pdf)
Finances
Paying your tuition fees
Estimate the cost of tuition and fees using the fee calculator.
Learn more about e-billing and payment deadlines and making a payment. You can grant guest access if someone else, like a parent or guardian, will be paying your e-bills.
Financial Aid
Need help covering costs? McGill’s Scholarships and Student Aid can connect you with government financial aid, McGill financial aid, and special funding. Graduate students can learn more about graduate funding.
First-time, first-degree students, or those starting Law or Medicine, may be eligible for need-based entrance bursaries.
Budgeting Tools
Start building a budget with the Frugal Scholar Toolkit.
Finding a Job
Earn while you learn! McGill offers several ways to help you find student employment.