Get up to $1,000* when you open an RBC student line of credit†
*Amount depends on program of study, other conditions apply. Offer ends October 31, 2026.
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Features and Benefits
- No annual Fee There is no annual service fee or cost to set up your line of credit.
- Pay interest only Only pay the interest on what you owe while you're still in school and continue to pay only the interest for 2 years after graduation or residency.
- Easy repayment RBC Royal Bank® offers easy and flexible repayment options, plus we will set up a fixed payment schedule to help you repay your loan.
- Rate doesn't change Your interest rate will not increase after graduation.
- Easy to accessYou have 24/7 access to your funds and everything you need to manage your funds, including ATM access, free RBC Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Mobile App, and more.
How Do I Qualify?
All applicants for the Royal Credit Line for Students must:
- Plan to study at a post-secondary school outside of Canada
- Be a Canadian citizen or have landed immigrant status
- Have a co-signer
You can choose from three line of credit options, based on the program you’re enrolled in.
Royal Credit Line for
Students
Borrow money for post-secondary school, including undergraduate and graduate programs, college or trade school.
SPECIAL OFFER- Get up to $325 when you open a student line of credit† Enjoy the flexibility of borrowing what you need when you need it.
- Flexible credit limitsDisclaimer * starting at $5,000
- Only pay interest on what you borrow, with competitive interest rates based on the RBC Prime Rate (opens modal window) Disclaimer 1
- Flexible repayment timelines that consider student needs
Royal Credit Line for
Students in Professional Studies
For students enrolled in professional graduate or specialized health sciences programs, you can enjoy the freedom to borrow when you need it.
SPECIAL OFFER- Get up to $575 when you open a student line of credit† Enjoy the flexibility of borrowing what you need when you need it.
- A range of creditDisclaimer * based on program of study
- Only pay interest on what you borrow, with competitive interest rates based on the RBC Prime Rate (opens modal window) Disclaimer 1
- Flexible repayment timelines that consider student needs
Royal Credit Line for
Medical and Dental Students
Take advantage of credit solutions designed to provide you with the freedom to focus on your schooling – and beyond.
SPECIAL OFFER- Get up to $1,000 when you open a student line of credit† Enjoy the flexibility of borrowing what you need when you need it.
- Borrow up to $400,000Disclaimer * with access to up to $100,000 in your first year of studyDisclaimer ^
- Competitive interest rates based on the RBC Prime Rate (opens modal window) Disclaimer 1
- Additional benefits when you participate in the RBC Healthcare AdvantageDisclaimer 3 plan, such as preferred rates on financial products, as well as specialized offers, advice and support for medical and dental students
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Royal Credit Line for Students Promotional Offer Terms & Conditions
This Royal Credit Line (RCL) for Students Promotional Offer (the “Promotional Offer”) is available from June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026 (June 1 and Oct 31 inclusive) (the “Promotional Period”).
The Promotional Offer is available to eligible students who, as of the start of the Promotional Period, do not have a Royal Credit Line with Royal Bank of Canada and who otherwise comply with the terms and conditions (the “Terms”) provided herein.
The Promotional Offer is:
- $325 for eligible students enrolled in a “General Program” or
- $575 for eligible students enrolled in a “Professional Program”, or
- $1,000 for eligible students enrolled in a “Medical or Dental program”
“General Program” means all undergraduate and graduate programs, such as a master’s degree or Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD), excluding Professional Programs. “Professional Program” means professional graduate or specialized health science programs and includes Special and Study Abroad programs. For additional details, visit Student Line of Credit – Professional Studies Benefits – RBC Royal Bank (https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/loans-line-of-credit/student-loans/undergrad-grad-students.html (opens in new window)). “Medical or Dental Program” means post-secondary level programs, upon the completion of which, the student will receive a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). For additional details, visit RBC Healthcare – Medical and Dental Royal Credit Line (https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/healthcare-financial-solutions/medical-dental-students-b.html (opens in new window)). Additional conditions apply. Please speak with an RBC Credit Advisor to confirm your eligibility for this Promotional Offer and whether your program of study meets the criteria of a General Program, or Professional Program, or Medical or Dental Program as applicable.
To qualify to receive the applicable benefit of this Promotional Offer:
- I. you must either be a student who is enrolled in an eligible General Program, Professional Program, Medical or Dental program as described above.
- II. you must be the primary applicant for an RCL with Royal Bank of Canada.
- III. you must start your RCL application by 11:59pm EST on Oct 31, 2026.
- IV. your application must be approved and activated by 11:59pm EST on Nov 14, 2026.
- V. your Line of Credit Account must be in good standing (for example, your Line of Credit Account must not be in a delinquent status) and open at the time the cash offer is awarded.
Note: as part of your Student RCL application, you may be required to provide proof of your enrolment in an eligible General Program, or Professional Program, or Medical or Dental Program, as applicable.
In addition to any other exclusions described in these Terms, this Promotional Offer is not available in respect of (i) Credit Limit Increases on existing Student RCLs; (ii) Student RCLs that were opened prior to the Promotional Period; (iii) Student RCLs held by individuals who have already completed their studies (as applicable), even if their Student RCL remains open during or after the Promotional Period; (iv) Student RCLs held or opened by individuals enrolled in programs of study other than an eligible general or professional programs or Medical or Dental Program (as described above).
If you qualify to receive the benefit of this Promotional Offer, the amount you qualify to receive, as applicable, will be deposited into your eligible RBC Canadian dollar Personal Banking Account between up to within twelve (12) weeks of your Student RCL activation date (no action required from you). In order to receive the amount for which you have qualified, you must have or open, and maintain in good standing, an active Canadian dollar personal banking account with Royal Bank of Canada. If you do not have such an account as of the date we attempt to deposit the benefit of this Promotional Offer, you will forfeit this amount and be deemed to have not qualified for the Promotional Offer.
Only one Promotional Offer payment per client per activated Student RCL. Promotional Offer and Student RCL applications are subject to Royal Bank of Canada’s standard lending criteria and other applicable restrictions.
If you’re looking to move your existing student line of credit from another financial institution to Royal Bank of Canada, we’re here to support you every step of the way. We strongly encourage you to close your existing student line of credit with your current provider to avoid managing multiple active lines of credit, which could impact your financial situation and credit score. Our RBC credit advisors are available to provide personalized guidance, helping you understand the benefits of consolidating your credit and how it may affect your overall financial profile.
Two Student Royal Credit line cheques may be written during each monthly cycle without charge. A $2.00 Royal Credit Line Cheque Fee applies to each cheque thereafter. Refer to your Student Royal Credit Line Agreement for details.
Avion points are earned on Net Purchases only; they are not earned on Cash Advances (including balance transfers, Cash-Like transactions and bill payments that are not pre-authorized charges that you set up with a merchant), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns and adjustments will reduce or cancel the points earned by the amounts originally charged.
You even earn Avion points on pre-authorized payments.
Some service providers may not offer pre-authorized payments to a credit card. For more details, please visit www.rbc.com/cardscustomswitch (opens in new window) or call 1-866-299-5926
Eligible Credit Cards:
- Signature® RBC Rewards® Visa‡
- WestJet RBC®Mastercard‡
If, for some reason, the Expected Graduation Year you have provided at the opening of your Eligible Student Bank Account differs from the one you have indicated on your credit card application form, the Expected Graduation Year you have provided at the opening of your Eligible Student Bank Account will prevail and be used for determining the expiry of this offer.
Additional cardholders (co-applicants and authorized users) are not eligible for this offer. Only one credit card annual fee rebate per Eligible Student Bank Account is allowed. This means that if this is a jointly held Eligible Student Bank Account, and each co-owner is also the primary cardholder of an Eligible Student Credit Card, only the Primary Owner of the Eligible Student Bank Account will be entitled to the credit card annual fee rebate.