
Frequently asked questions.
FAQs
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We are a student-run startup with the goal of helping students make the most of their finances.
We started about two years ago – in that time, we’ve helped 1500+ students and have grown to 5 staff members while being an entirely student-operated company!
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We charge simple one-time fees to help you make the most of your finances for 1-year. For example, we may charge $1499 to:
Apply for grants, scholarships, and bursaries
Set up investments
Manage student aid
And prepare taxes
For most cases we only charge if we earn you grant funds.
If only applying for grants:
We charge 10% to 20% on funds we help you earn that you otherwise wouldn’t have received. For example, if we:
Find you a new grant
Apply together, step-by-step
And you earn $1,000
Then we will charge $200.
No up-front fees
We only charge once you actually receive the funds in your bank account.
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We offer step-by-step help from search to submit. We’ll:
Find what you qualify for
Go through the application together, step-by-step
Help with Long-essay writing
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We offer step-by-step help through:
Signing up for a Wealthsimple account – or any other student-friendly platform
Opening up TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, and RESP accounts as necessary
Invest using high-interest savings accounts and custom investment portfolios
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We like to say that understanding your finances pays you the highest hourly rate of your life. It’s easier to earn $3,000 in grants than $15 per hour working part-time.
Understanding your finances now will set you up for the future. It’s better to learn to invest when you have little savings than to make mistakes once you have lots saved.
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Debt management
Work benefits
Saving, investing, and retirement planning
Tax and insurance planning
Budgeting
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Last year, the average student we worked with earned over $3,000 in grants they otherwise wouldn’t have received!
(and that’s not even including investment income and budget savings!)