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Credit Checklist

Here is what you need to consider when applying for a ScotiaLine® personal line of credit for students.

Don't Forget: Make sure to Ask:

Your Scotiacard bank card, if you're already a customer.

Two pieces of ID (required by you and your primary borrower)

  • Valid driver’s licence issued in Canada
  • Valid Canadian passport
  • Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
  • Permanent Resident card or
  • Citizenship and Immigration Canada Form
  • Provincial health insurance card
  • Certificate of Indian Status issued by the Government of Canada
  • Birth certificate issued in Canada

Name and Address of Post-Secondary Institution

Educational Program Name (e.g. Engineering)

Expected Date of Graduation

Employment Information (for you and your primary borrower)

  • Employer Name
  • Occupation
  • Length of Employment
  • Employer Contact Info

Proof of Income (pay stub or tax receipt)

Total Monthly Housing Costs (if applicable)

Suitable Proof of Enrollment, which can consist of one of the following:

  • A completed Scotiabank official Proof of Enrollment form
  • A copy of the Student’s Course Timetable bearing the Student’s full name and current academic year;
  • An unpaid Fee Invoice from the school stating that the fees are due and bearing the Student’s full name and current academic year;
  • A receipt for paid tuition bearing the Student’s full name and current academic year
  • A letter signed and/or stamped by the institution on official school letterhead confirming that the Student is registered


What is a line of credit? How is it different from a loan?

What do I 'pay' for a line of credit?

Am I eligible to apply on my own or do I need a primary borrower?

How much am I eligible to borrow?

What is the interest rate?

How much interest will I have to pay in total?

Do I have to pay while I am in school?

Can I set up a direct payment method?

When will I know if I’ve been approved?

What if I need a credit limit increase?

Want a head start? Check out our FAQs
where we’ve answered a lot of these questions for you
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Do you qualify?
A ScotiaLine® personal line of credit for students helps you pay for school. Get approved for a fixed credit amount based on your program. Then use as much or as little of it as you want, when you want it.

Do you qualify?


To get started, you’ll need:
  • what school/program you’re attending
  • a parent/guardian borrower
  • your finances

Apply online at scotiabank.com


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