Academic Stress 43%

Financial Stress 38%

Career Stress 19%

76% Scholarships, bursaries and awards

72% Personal savings

58% Government loans

49% Registered Education Savings Plan

47% Personal or Familial Savings

Average amount of debt (among respondents with debt) within the following categories:

When it comes to paying for post-secondary education, students look to a number of resources to help fund their futures.

The survey was conducted online with 1,256 English-speaking Canadians aged 15 to 34 randomly selected from yconic’s proprietary online research panel. The survey was completed from June 2-15, 2015. Our credibility interval based on a non-probability sample is +/-2.8%, 19 times out of 20.

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How Do Students & Youth Feel About Their…

In June 2015, we surveyed 1256 students and youth about their academic life, financial situation and professional outlook.

Student Stressors: The Sources, the Figures & the Future

Top 5 Stressors We asked respondents what they stress about the most.

Academic Performance

Saving Money

Making Money

PressureTime Management & Work-Life Balance

64% 63% 58% 57% 55%

● 95% of students and youth say that most days are at least slightly stressful.

Compared to 84% last year

● Of the 95%, 20% said that most days are extremely or very stressful.

Soaring Stress Levels

95%

Financial Help

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Debt Figures Rise with Age

While stressed out about academics and finances, most students have a positive outlook about their professional futures.

Career Path45% feel determined

36% are hopeful and excited

Age

15-18

19-24

25-34

Credit Cards / Line of Credit

$2,817

$4,363

$13,979

Car Loans

$4,578

$9,325

$13,260

Mortgages

N/A

$117,775

$179,091

Student Loans

$12,789

$14,148

$21,202

Age Credit Cards / Line of Credit

Car Loans Mortgages Student Loans