Protected Person
Protected persons are immigrants who have been granted “refugee protection” by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Such persons may include “Convention Refugees” and “persons in need of protection.” Protected persons are eligible to receive financial assistance from the Canada Student Loans Program provided they have a Protected Persons Status Document issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and a Social Insurance Number valid for their entire study period (and meet the eligiblity requirements that apply to all students applying for a Canada Student Loan).