Alberta Works Full-Time Grant
To apply for funding for SPRING 2012:
Contact the Student Funding and Awards Office for Pre-Screening in order to receive an application.
Once your application is complete, call on or after February 1, 2012 to make an appointment.
Appointments will be held between February 13, 2012 and March 23, 2012.
To apply for funding for FALL 2012:
Contact the Student Funding and Awards Office on or after May 1, 2012 for Pre-Screening.
Once your application is complete, call on or after May 1, 2012 to make an appointment.
Appointments will be held between May 22, 2012 and July 20, 2012.
The Skills Investment Program is a Government Grant Program administered by Alberta Works. This program allows learners to study full-time in ESL, upgrading, and 1 year certificate programs. The grant may cover your tuition, fees, books, and provide a monthly living allowance if you are eligible.
To find out if you may be eligible for this grant please read the general screening information below or contact the Skills Investment Program Assistant at 403.314.2472 or 403.342.3284.
General Screening Information
This grant provides financial support for adult residents of Alberta who are unemployed or marginally employed, have financial need, and require skills training to find sustainable full-time employment. You must be ready, willing, and able to attend school full-time.
Going to school is a BIG commitment. You only have one opportunity to attend school on a government grant. You must treat school with the same level of effort and time commitment as a full-time job. Before applying you should:
• Have resolved family, personal, medical, and financial problems that could interfere with school
• Have researched your career goal
• Have found an achievable employment goal
Am I Eligible?
You must meet the following criteria:
• You must be 18 years old, 16 years old and legally married, or a single parent
• You must live in Alberta
• You must be a Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a Landed Immigrant
• You must be out of regular school (high school, junior high, or outreach) for a twelve month period
There are exceptions to the criteria and each individual's situation is considered. If you have any questions about the criteria please contact the Skills Investment Program Assistant at 403.314.2472 or 304.342.3284.