Centennial College is committed to supporting students’ financial stability, well-being, and academic success. The resources below are available to help you navigate financial pressures, access essential supports, and stay focused on your studies.
Financial Literacy & Money Management
- Financial Literacy Module: Ready to build real-world money skills? Access the Student Financial Literacy Module anytime. Just log in through Centennial Luminate and start learning at your own pace!
- Financial Coaching Sessions: Student Financial Services offers free one-on-one Financial Coaching Sessions to help students navigate their financial journey. These sessions are designed to help students build confidence and make informed financial decisions.
- Government of Canada Budget Planner Tool: A free online tool that helps you track your income and expenses, build a monthly budget, and plan for savings goals.
- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada – Budgeting Resources: Offers practical budgeting worksheets, tips, and interactive tools to help students manage money, reduce debt, and make informed financial decisions.
- Student Financial Services Workbook: Looking for tips, tools, and advice to help with your money? Check out the Student Financial Services Workbook.
- CIBC International Student Pay: With the CIBC International Student Pay secure online portal, you can now make arrangements to pay your student fees in your preferred currency from anywhere in the world at any time.
- Free Community Tax Clinics: The Centennial College Student Association (CCSAI) runs a Free Tax Clinic where CRA‑trained volunteers help students with simple tax returns at no cost (service typically offered each spring).
- Canada Learning Bond: A federal education savings program that provides up to $2,000 for eligible children from low-income families, no personal contributions required.
Food Supports & Basic Needs
- Student Community & Basic Needs Supports: Students facing food insecurity or difficulty meeting basic needs can access campus and community supports.
- Daily Bread Food Bank: Provides food support through a network of local food banks and meal programs across Toronto for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
- Centennial’s Food Bank: Offers short-term food assistance to Centennial students in need, helping reduce financial stress and support student well-being.