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Student banking offers
Save more with our best student deals
Check out our best student deals and discounts
Bank account offers for students
Spend and save smart with a chequing or savings account. Whether you need easy access to your money or you’re saving for the future, we have options.
Students under 25
Get $100† with CIBC Smart™ Start
Plus enjoy unlimited no-fee everyday banking until you’re 25.
Students over 25
Get $100† with CIBC Smart™ for Students
Plus enjoy unlimited no-fee everyday banking while you’re in school.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS NOT YET IN CANADA
Applying for an SDS permit?
Apply online in minutes for the CIBC International Student GIC program.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS NOT YET IN CANADA
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Applying for a Non-SDS permit?
Open and fund a Canadian account before you arrive with CIBC Smart™ Arrival3.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADA
Get two products with one application
Apply online for a bank account and credit card with one quick and simple application – no Canadian credit history needed.
High-Interest savings
Save more, faster
Set yourself up for the future with a RDS%rate[3].CESA.Published(null,0.0_and over_0.0_CAD_Bonus,1,1)(#O2#)% rate by choosing CIBC eAdvantage Savings Account, which makes it easier to save more every day.
Long-term savings
Save for your next big thing
With a CIBC TFSA Tax Advantage Savings Account®, it’s easy to grow your money tax-free — and access it anytime.
Credit card offers for students
Get great rewards and discounts while boosting your credit history. Choose from credit cards that offer cash back on everyday purchases and travel rewards.
Cash Back Credit Card
Get $30 cash back after you make your first purchase†
Earn cash back with the CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students.
Travel Rewards Credit Card
Earn up to 10,000 bonus Aventura Points†
Earn travel rewards with the CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Students.
Trading for beginners
Start investing like a pro. We have great deals for first-time investors, plus lots of resources so you can build a portfolio, even on a student budget.
Students under 25
Get free trading with CIBC Investor’s Edge
Young investors 18 to 24 can trade stocks online for free.†
Students over 25
Start investing with a student discount and no annual fee
With CIBC Investor’s Edge, students save on online stock and options trading.
Borrowing for students
School is expensive — we’re here to help. A line of credit can help you manage education costs.
Borrowing for post-secondary
Borrow up to $80,000 with a CIBC Education Line of Credit
Get help paying for everything from tuition to your daily coffee.
Borrowing for Graduate Studies
Borrow up to $350,000† with the CIBC Professional Edge® Student Program
Get help paying for tuition, living expenses, books and supplies.
Free stuff
Who doesn’t love a deal? Discover our best student contests, discounts and free trials.
Full ride contest
Enter for your chance to win $35,000†
We partnered with Student Life Network to help you cover 4 year’s tuition.
Student deals and discounts
Get a free SPC+ membership as a CIBC student or youth client†
Save on everyday purchases with up to 30% off at over 450 top brands.
International student offer
Get 30 days of free Koodo service†
Plus, receive exclusive offers when you sign up with Koodo during your 30-day free trial.
Long-term savings
Save for your next big thing
With a CIBC TFSA Tax Advantage Savings Account®, it’s easy to grow your money tax-free — and access it anytime.
Scholarships
99 Scholarships initiative in collaboration with Student Life Network (SLN) aims to provide financial aid to Canadian students.
Scholarships
My Canadian Adventure
If you’re an international student in Canada, tell us how you’ve shared your culture with your new Canadian friends for a chance to win $2,000.
Scholarships
You Know the Drill
If you’re currently a Canadian student learning a trade, tell us why you’re passionate about your future career for a chance to win $2,000 toward your education.
Scholarships
Self-Care Superstar
Whether it’s mental, physical or spiritual, share your wellness journey and any tips you can offer other students starting their own journeys for a chance to win $2,000.
Scholarships
Coast 2 Coast
If you’re a travel guru, we want in on your expertise. Share what you’d pack in your bag for your next travel adventure for a chance to win $2,000.
Scholarships
#fyp (For you page)
Spill the tea about what’s on your #fyp. Include links to your favourite videos or even create your own TikTok to back up your submission for a chance to win $2,000.
Scholarships
The Swifties
Are you a certified Swiftie? Choose an iconic Taylor Swift era and tell us why it’s the most like your student experience for a chance to win $2,000.
Scholarships
Don’t Hate, Create
Unleash your creative genius and artistic talents. Whether it’s 3D image printing, building LEGO masterpieces, or composing musical works, share it with us for a chance to win $1,000 for tuition.
Scholarships
Aim High with AI
This scholarship is for students who are enthusiastic about pushing the boundaries of AI. Tell us how you use AI in your daily life, then dazzle us with a unique AI-driven innovation for a chance to win $2,000.
Scholarships
Knock Your Stocks Off
Whether you’re a finance major or just have a knack for the art of investing, we want to hear from you. Share your best investing tip and the strategy behind it for a chance to win $2,000.
Scholarships
Vegan Vibes
This plant-powered scholarship is made for eco-conscious minds. Tell us the full story of why you decided to go vegan for a chance to win $2,000.
Scholarships
Financially Savvy
Going from a beginner budgeter to a pro saver can be a lifelong journey. If you’re ready to take the next step, share the number one financial pointer you’d give to a fellow student for a chance to win $2,000.
Scholarships
‘Reel’ Genius
If you’re a budding director, screenwriter, or producer, we want to hear your big movie idea. Pitch us on the project that sets your soul on fire for a chance to win $1,000.
Scholarships
Discount Dynamo
Celebrate being thrifty by sharing your go-to tips and tricks when on the hunt at your local thrift shop for a chance to win $1,000 for some new threads.
Scholarships
The Besties
We want to hear all about what makes your best friend the best. Tell us the story of your friendship for a chance to win $1,000 for yourself and $1,000 for your bestie. Don’t forget to tell them to enter, too, so you can both double your chances.
Your security comes first
More perks for students
Journie Rewards
Ways to bank with us
Telephone Banking: 1-800-465-2422 Opens your phone app.
