McGill University
Scholarships

No Experience

An a dual Canadian/US citizen, I felt the tuition was more than fair in Canada relative to the schools I was looking at in the States (check out Harvard!).

Financial Options

For one, McGill is a very cheap school, ESPECIALLY for the value. There are three tiers for tuition, ranging from least expensive to most expensive for Quebec residents, Canadian residents, and international students. McGill gives out merit scholarships to students who had very high GPA's in high school, that continues throughout one's studies if they meet a GPA minimum (3.5, last I knew). There is a work study program I believe, and on campus jobs that hire based in part on financial status.

Financial Aid

You can get it, sure: If you really do need it that is. They ask for proof for every little thing and it can not only be quite a hassle but also sort of degrading.

Tips:

1) Never cry or act pitiful. It'll ruin your chances.

2) Be calm and respectful even if something's annoying you or you feel humiliated.

3) Provide them with as much info and data as it is humanly possible.