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 and 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.
- 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 and Basic Needs
- Student Community and 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.