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The Royal Credit Line for Students*, gives you the freedom to borrow when you need it at a competitive interest rate and flexible repayment terms.

For Students:

  • In a university undergraduate program
  • Attending college or trade school
  • Graduate Programs
    (Not covered as part of Professional Studies)

Features and Benefits

Here’s what comes with the Royal Credit Line for StudentsLegal Disclaimer *:

  • Flexible Repayment timelines that consider student needs.
  • Optional LoanProtector® Insurance. Designed to provide financial backup during difficult times, LoanProtector Life and Disability or Critical Illness insurance provides low-cost, valuable protection for you and your loved ones.Legal Disclaimer 2, Legal Disclaimer 3

What You Need to Apply

  • Confirmation that you are enrolled at an eligible Canadian post-secondary educational institution or Canadian Medical or Dental educational institution.

    • Invoice or receipt of payment for tuition
    • Proof of enrolment letter from the Registrar’s Office
    • Acceptance letter that includes proof of payment for tuition deposit
    • Printout from the Registrar’s Office website with details confirming your enrolment
  • An estimate of your education costs (including tuition, supplies, fees, accommodations, food, travel, etc.) Get started with our Student Budget Calculator.
  • A list of your financial resources (including RESPs, scholarships/bursaries, government funding, summer employment, etc.)

Note: Applications are subject to credit approval. If your credit history is limited, or you are studying at an educational institution outside of Canada, a co-signor may be required.

Student Banking Offers

Chequing Account

Open a No Monthly Fee RBC Advantage Banking Account for Students and Get AirPods 4Disclaimer 9

Bonus! Get 3 months of Apple Music with your new AirPods. New subscribers only. After 3 months, subscription automatically renews until cancelled.

Conditions apply. Offer ends November 2, 2026. Complete offer qualifying criteria by January 15, 2027.

$0 /mo
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RBC ION+ Visa

Get up to 28,000 Avion pointsDisclaimer ^ that's up to $200 of value in gift cards! Apply by November 4, 2026

  • Get 7,000 points on approval^
  • 14,000 bonus points when you spend $1,500 in your first 6 months.^
  • 7,000 one-time anniversary bonus points^
  • Earn 3X Avion points for every $1 spent on groceries, gas, dining, food delivery, rides, streaming, subscriptions, digital gaming and more.1
  • Low Annual Fee of $48
  • Students or anyone 24 and younger receive an annual fee rebate.9

More Tools to Help You Plan

Student Budget Calculator

Figure out how much money you'll need to get through the school year

Monthly Cash Flow Calculator

Determine how much debt you can comfortably afford in order to achieve your goals

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Your Advisor can sit down with you one-on-one to help you create a secure financial future.

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