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Government Student Loans

The federal and provincial governments provide financial assistance in the form of loans and grants to students who demonstrate financial need.

Application forms are available from the Student Funding & Awards Office in May or on-line at www.alis.gov.ab.ca. The Student Funding & Awards Office can review your application to ensure you are maximizing your funding and submit your form to Students Finance for you.

You must be registered in 60% of a full-course load for the period of your loan. Normally the minimum credit weight for eligibility for full-time student loans is: 

  • Fall and Winter terms 9 post secondary academic credits and 3 post secondary classes per term.  
  • Spring Term 6 post secondary academic credits and 2 post secondary classes per term. 

          OR

  • an equivalent as approved by the Student Funding & Awards Office.

Out of province students should confirm full-time requirements with the Student Funding & Awards Office as these rules may differ. 

For more information regarding applying and receiving your student loan including how to pay your tuition with your loan, contact the Student Funding & Awards Office at 403.314.2472.