Additional Resources

Below are resources available to help you register and navigate through the various features available in your secure NSLSC.ca account.

How to register

As of May 25, 2025, you need a My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to access your National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) account. The NSLSC uses MSCA for enhanced security and easier access to your student loan information. MSCA will verify your identity and serve as your single point of entry to manage your NSLSC account alongside other government services.

💡 Need help getting started? Answering a few questions on the Getting Started page will help ensure you have all the necessary information to successfully register your account.

Make a Payment

You can make payments on your student loan anytime using the banking information on your secure NSLSC account.

Download the instructions on How to make a payment (PDF, 2.30 MB)

Customize Payment Terms

You can adjust your payment amount and term to better suit your budget by customizing your payment terms online through your secure NSLSC account.

Download the instructions on How to customize your payments (PDF, 1.68 MB)

Set up Pre-Authorized Debit

You can make your student loan payments virtually effortless by setting up Pre-Authorized Debit through your secure NSLSC account.

Download the instructions on How to set up Pre-Authorized Debit (PDF, 1.25 MB)

Change your Banking Information

If you need to update your banking information, you can do so by logging in to your secure NSLSC account.

Download the instructions on How to update your Banking Information (PDF, 2.22 MB)

Review your Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA)

Here are the current terms and conditions of your MSFAA if you are a full-time student residing in:

• Alberta, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon MSFAA (Revised as of July 2026)
• British Columbia MSFAA (Revised as of July 2026)
• Manitoba MSFAA (Revised as of July 2026)
• New Brunswick MSFAA (Revised as of July 2026)
• Newfoundland and Labrador MSFAA (Revised as of July 2026)
• Ontario MSFAA (Revised as of July 2026)
• Saskatchewan MSFAA (Revised as of July 2026)

Here are the current terms and conditions of your MSFAA if you are a part-time student:

• Part-Time MSFAA (Revised as of July 2026)
• British Columbia Part-Time MSFAA (Revised as of July 2026)