Living in Alberta

Student financial assistance

Alberta student financial assistance programs help post-secondary students to pay for their education. It is based on the idea that the cost of post-secondary education is a shared responsibility among students, parents, spouses or partners and government.

To be eligible for Government financial assistance, you must:

  • Be a resident of Alberta.
  • Prove financial need.
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student at a designated or approved school and program.
  • Maintain passing grades in your studies.

The amount of financial assistance you may receive is calculated by subtracting your resources from your allowable expenses, up to a maximum loan amount per academic year. Students who qualify may receive student loans, grants or bursaries. Student loans must be repaid after students graduate. Grants do not have to be repaid.

For more information, see the Students Finance section of the ALIS website or call the Student Funding Contact Centre at (780) 427-3722 in Edmonton or 1-800-222-6485 toll-free throughout Canada.

Related Information

Government of Alberta

Date Updated: Nov 01, 2007
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