PR via SNIP but kids want to study in Ontari

[aazain]

Hello,

I and my family (wife and 2 kids) have obtained PR via SNIP and express entry pathway. Therefore, I have to reside in Saskatchewan province in order to maintain my PR and have a chance for ultimately getting citizenship. However, my kids have got admission in Yor University in Toronto and really like the program and school there and would like to pursue their education there. My query is:
- Are my kids eligible to pursue education in Ontario and still pay domestic fees as permanent residents ?
- will this have any impact on their PR status or their ability to apply for citizenship later ?

Regards,
A

 

[armoured]

Hello,

I and my family (wife and 2 kids) have obtained PR via SNIP and express entry pathway. Therefore, I have to reside in Saskatchewan province in order to maintain my PR and have a chance for ultimately getting citizenship. However, my kids have got admission in Yor University in Toronto and really like the program and school there and would like to pursue their education there. My query is:
- Are my kids eligible to pursue education in Ontario and still pay domestic fees as permanent residents ?
- will this have any impact on their PR status or their ability to apply for citizenship later ?

Regards,
A

Assuming they are PRs when they begin their studies, they'll pay domestic fees (PRs are Canadians).

Some universities and university programs charge more for out of province students, but as far as I'm aware the difference in cost is not that large and I think many universities don't bother. It is at any rate nothing at all like the additional costs charged for foreign students.

An example is Trent University, where they charge a whopping additional ~$300 for out-of-province students. You'll have to check for their specific university and program.
https://www.trentu.ca/studentfinanc...ter-2023-tuition-fees-out-province-students-0

I don't see a different cost for York, but you can just ask them.

And no, it won't affect the children in future if they go to school in a different province. I think it would be a good idea for them to at least go to SK with you when they arrive. It's also quite common for students to keep/consider their parents' address as their permanent address (in other words, attending university in a different province doesn't automatically change your province of residence - but that can be a complicated topic distinct from this.).