Can a Canadian get funding to do a masters in the states?

[Curium]

I'm looking to get a MS in HR after I graduate from Laurier. With the cost of tuition being 3-4 times higher at the schools I've been looking at (Loyola Chicago, DePaul, Marquette), is it possible to get a loan to cover an 8 to 12 month program?

[boyoflondon]

Why US over Canadian Universities?

[Curium]

Why US over Canadian Universities?

Better programs, have always wanted to live in a big American city, at least for a while.

[CSK'sMom]

This should be in the student forum. Ask your question in the OSAP question/tips/advice thread and BBQ will answer or others will that have been through it.

[gq_fuzion]

you can grab a student LOC

for post-grad programs, you typically have higher limit availabilities, and you can always apply for a higher limit than standard giving the reason of out of country education

approval on the matter however is subject to approval from the credit departments

you will however require a co-signor as they require someone to remain a canadian resident

[houska]

Depends a bit on the program and the type of funding.
You will generally find that US universities that offer "need based aid" (due to financial need) will limit it to US residents, while merit based aid may well not be. You will generally be eligible for work-study on campus but prevented from seeking off-campus employment. Especially in the current credit environment, you will have a harder time getting loans and it will be very ad-hoc - US banks will not want to loan to you due to not having good US credit, Canadian ones will not know about your program. But perseverance can/will pay off.
(This is all as of 6 years ago)

[Chrysogonus]

If you look at CanLearn.ca, there is a list of accredited universities for which you can get a student loan. The province will not fund a loan for an international school, but the federal government will, provided that it is one they recognize.

[dyangu]

I think the highest level of NSERC for masters can be taken outside of Canada. Can't find the page right now but I remember there were only a few available per year. Even if you get that (very difficult), you still have to pay quite a bit out of pocket for a school in the States. Maybe loans?