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Finance for students
The student life can be great. As you study, make new friends, and discover new interests, make time to keep track of your finances, too.
Check out our tips and tools to set yourself up for future financial success.
Book an appointment with an advisor to help you prepare a financial plan.
Top money tips
Student life is busy. It might be tough to keep track of your finances while juggling your timetable. Our financial information package and tips will help you manage your money better.
Useful tools
Learn where you are spending and saving
A great way to plan for your financial future is to understand where you are now. Use our calculator for a better picture of your finances and to help you budget for your goals.
Looking for a card that’s right for you?
Take the guesswork out of choosing a credit or debit card. Use our tool to pick the type of reward that you’re most interested in.
More Resources
Student Internships
Check out Scotia’s internships and co-op placements.
International students
A new culture, country and school are a lot to get used to. Our StartRight Program aims to make living and banking in Canada easier for you.
Students enter for a chance to win* $30,000
And earn up to $150 with a Scene+TM Student Banking Bundle.**
The sky’s the limit when it comes to your future success and $30k can help you get there.
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Source: Stats Canada, 2020.
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Canadian Federation of Students, 2021.
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Source: Government of Canada, 2019.
^^ Source: National Students Loans Service, 2022
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Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia.
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Scene+ and the Icon Design are trademarks of Scene Plus IP Corporation, used under license.
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NO PURCHASE OR ACCOUNT OPENING NECESSARY. Contest runs from July 25th, 2022 at 12:00:01 am (ET) to January 31st, 2023 at 11:59:59 pm (ET). Open to Canadian/Permanent Resident students and International Students 17+ who as of January 31st, 2023 are resident in Canada and enrolled in a post-secondary institution in good standing. Two (2) winners will each receive 1 prize valued at CAD$30,000 consisting of (i) $10,000 deposited into a Scotiabank Student Banking Advantage Plan, (ii) a 1-year non-redeemable GIC for $10,000, and (iii) a 2-year non-redeemable GIC for $10,000. Total value of all Prizes to be awarded is CAD$60,000. One prize will be awarded to a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident, and one prize will be awarded to an International Student. Odds of winning depend on total number of eligible entries received from each category of entrant. Skill-testing question required. Some conditions apply. See full Official Rules at https://arm1.scotiabank.com/ for complete details.
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Value of up to $150 in welcome bonuses with the Scene+™ Student Banking Bundle includes a $75 cash bonus and up to 7,500 in Scene+ points (valued at up to $75) as follows:
i. $75 cash offer for new Student Banking Advantage® Plan customers
ii. 1,250 Scene+ points for new Scotiabank® Scene+™ Visa* Card customers
iii. 1,250 Scene+ points for new customers who combine the products above with a new MomentumPLUS Savings Account
iv. 5,000 Scene+ points when you complete all of the above
Additional conditions apply, please see https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/students/student-bundle.html for full terms and conditions.
