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Government of Prince Edward Island — Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population · Provincial

PEI Student Financial Services + George Coles Bursary + Marion L. Reid + Island Advantage

Reviewed by G Paul · verified May 1, 2026

About this award

Prince Edward Island's combined federal-provincial student aid (Canada-PEI Integrated Student Loan) plus the George Coles Bursary ($3,200/year automatic at UPEI, max $12,800 over 4 years), Marion L. Reid Tuition Grant (healthcare-related studies), and Island Advantage Bursary. One integrated application covers federal + provincial aid.

Prince Edward Island Student Financial Services administers the province's student aid through the Canada-PEI Integrated Student Loan, jointly with the federal Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. PEI participates fully in the federal program (unlike Quebec) — a single online application assesses you for BOTH federal and provincial portions. The Loan has two parts: Part A (federal, administered through the National Student Loans Service Centre) and Part B (provincial, administered through Edulinx). Beyond the integrated loan, PEI runs three notable companion programs that complement the loan package: (a) the George Coles Bursary — non-repayable, automatically applied to eligible PEI students at the University of Prince Edward Island ($3,200/year, maximum $12,800 over four years of undergraduate study), Holland College, and Collège de l'Île (tuition-based at the college level); (b) the Marion L. Reid Tuition Grant launched 2024-25 for students in healthcare-related studies (verify amount on the provincial portal); (c) the Island Advantage Bursary, an equity-focused bursary. The George Coles Bursary in particular is one of the most generous automatic provincial undergraduate awards in Atlantic Canada — it requires no separate application for eligible PEI residents at participating institutions.

Can you get it?

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or Protected Person — citizenship requirement
College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades — study level
Resident of PE — provincial eligibility

How to apply

Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit before the posted deadline~1 hour
Check the official source for the current deadline: save a copy and submit at least 24 hours early.

More details

Strategy

Apply 6+ weeks before classes start through the integrated PEI Student Financial Services online portal — the federal and provincial assessments run in parallel.

Strategy

If you're enrolled at UPEI, Holland College, or Collège de l'Île, check whether the George Coles Bursary has been auto-applied to your tuition account ($3,200/year × up to 4 years).

Strategy

If it hasn't been applied and you're an eligible PEI undergraduate, follow up with your institution's financial aid office.

Strategy

For healthcare-related programs, look specifically for the Marion L.

Strategy

Reid Grant — recently launched (2024-25) and may not be widely known on campus.

Strategy

PEI students studying outside the province at designated institutions remain eligible for the integrated loan but may not qualify for the institution-specific companion bursaries (which require enrolment at PEI institutions).

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