Students can start applying for Alberta and Canada student financial assistance for the 2025-26 academic year starting on June 2.
Alberta Student Aid is an effective tool to reduce financial barriers to post-secondary education and helps students cover basic learning and living costs required for them to attend a post-secondary institution. Students are encouraged to apply at least 60 days in advance of their study period start date.
“Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring post-secondary education is accessible and affordable for those who wish to pursue it. In addition to the variety of bursaries, awards and scholarships available, student aid is an effective tool to help reduce financial barriers for students who are most impacted by rising costs.”
Myles McDougall, Minister of Advanced Education
Alberta students only need to submit one application to Alberta Student Aid and are assessed for both Canada and Alberta student grants and loans. Information, guidelines and requirements are available on the Alberta Student Aid website. Students can also access information about a wide range of student aid programs, including loans, grants, bursaries, awards, and scholarships – all of which can be used to support living costs.
Alberta’s government has taken action to make post-secondary study more affordable by capping tuition increases, rejecting exceptional tuition increases, reducing interest rates on student loans and extending the interest-free grace period, increasing access to the Repayment Assistance Plan, and modernizing shelter allowances for student aid.
Quick facts- Students can get more information and submit their application at studentaid.alberta.ca.
- To avoid delays, students are encouraged to upload all required documentation with their initial application.
- Alberta Student Aid does not cover all financial costs associated with attending post-secondary education and is a supplement to other funding sources such as savings, part-time employment or family assistance.
