Alberta student funding for 2026 stacks to roughly $22,000+ per year for full-time students: up to $17,000 in combined Alberta and Canada loans (interest-free while you study and for 12 months after; then CIBC prime on the Alberta half, 0% on the federal half), the $4,200 federal Canada Student Grant, and, if your program is one year or less, an apprenticeship or graduate study, the $5,100 Alberta Student Grant. Degree students get the federal grant, not the Alberta one. Add provincial merit scholarships (Rutherford $2,500, Jason Lang $1,000, Louise McKinney $2,500) and the layers add up fast.
Before you budget for $22,000
The $22,000 figure is a ceiling, not a promise. Alberta works out how much you are short by and funds the gap. Anything counted as money you already have shrinks that gap.
Two things changed for 2026-27. Your own required contribution went from $1,500 to $3,000 per loan year. Parental and spousal contributions are back in the calculation, based on family income and family size. Both changes count you as having more money already, so the gap they fund gets smaller.
The same student, with the same tuition and income, comes out with a lower number than last year.
Apply anyway. Nobody can tell you your number in advance, because the calculation is individual. Your real figure comes from your own assessment, not from any published maximum, including ours.
Source: Alberta Student Aid, What's New, 2026-27 Academic Year, checked 12 September 2026.
Alberta funding stack at a glance:
| Source | Maximum Per Year | Repay? | Who Qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta + Canada Student Loans | Up to $17,000 (combined) | Loans (interest-free in study + 12-month grace; then CIBC prime on the Alberta portion, 0% federal) | Need-based, Alberta resident, full-time at approved institution |
| Alberta Student Grant | Up to $5,100 | No | Family-income tested; one-year programs, apprenticeships and graduate study only. Degree students get the federal grant instead |
| Canada Student Grant | Up to $4,200 (full-time) | No | Federal, family-income tested |
| Alexander Rutherford | Up to $2,500 (one-time) | No | High school grades 10-12, min academic average per course |
| Jason Lang | $1,000/yr (renewable) | No | 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, in school of choice |
| Louise McKinney | $2,500/yr (renewable) | No | Top 2% of full-time undergrads |
This guide covers the main Alberta funding sources for 2026: government loans and grants, provincial scholarships, university entrance awards, community funding, savings programs, and tax benefits.
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Alberta Student Aid: Loans and Grants
Alberta Student Aid is the provincial student financial assistance program. Like other provinces, it integrates with the federal Canada Student Financial Assistance Program so that a single application covers both provincial and federal funding. You apply once, and both levels of government assess your eligibility simultaneously.
How Alberta Student Aid Works
When you submit an Alberta Student Aid application, the system evaluates your financial need based on your educational costs (tuition, fees, books, supplies), your living costs (at home or away from home), your income and assets, your parents' income (for dependent students), your spouse's income (if applicable), and your course load and program length.
Based on that assessment, Alberta Student Aid calculates a total funding package that may include:
- Alberta Student Grant (provincial, non-repayable)
- Canada Student Grant (federal, non-repayable)
- Alberta Student Loan (provincial, repayable)
- Canada Student Loan (federal, repayable)
You do not choose how the funding is split between grants and loans. The system determines this based on your assessed financial need and the current policy rules.
Alberta Student Grant
The Alberta Student Grant is the provincial grant component -- free money you do not repay -- but it is not for everyone. Alberta pays it to full-time students in a program of one year or less (including Open Studies and University Transfer), an apprenticeship, or graduate study. A student in a two-year diploma or a four-year degree is assessed for the federal Canada Student Grant instead, not this one. Where it applies, the grant pays up to $425 per month of study, to a maximum of $5,100 per year; Alberta reports the average award at about $3,400. Alberta sets the rate for each loan year. The amount is based on your family income (Line 15000 of the tax return Alberta Student Aid asks for) and family size. Check the figures for the current loan year on the Alberta Student Aid website before you build your budget.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Be enrolled full-time in a program designated for provincial student aid that is one year or less, an apprenticeship, or graduate level
- Have a family income below the Alberta income threshold for your family size (for a single student, the full grant needs family income under $38,474 on line 15000 of the 2025 return)
Dependent students must provide parental financial information. The grant is calculated automatically as part of your Alberta Student Aid application -- there is no separate form.
Alberta Student Loans
Full-time students can receive up to $8,500 per semester in combined Alberta and Canada student loans, which is roughly $17,000 per year in repayable funding. If your program qualifies for the $5,100 Alberta Student Grant (one year or less, an apprenticeship, or graduate study), stacking it takes you to about $22,000 per year before any scholarships. You cannot get this grant and the federal Canada Student Grant ($4,200) for the same study period. Degree students do not get the Alberta grant; for them the stack is the $17,000 in loans plus the $4,200 federal grant. Alberta student loans carry real protections, and one limit worth knowing:
- Interest-free while studying: You do not pay interest on your Alberta student loan while enrolled in full-time studies
- 12-month grace period, also interest-free: After you leave school, Alberta gives you 12 months before repayment begins, and no interest accrues in that window (extended from six months in July 2023). The federal portion gives you six months.
- Interest in repayment, on the Alberta half only: Once repayment starts, Alberta adds interest to your loan every month at a floating rate equal to CIBC prime, or at a fixed rate of CIBC prime if you lock one in (you can do that once). Canada Student Loans have been permanently interest-free since April 1, 2023, so only the provincial half of your debt grows.
- Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP): If your income is low after graduation, RAP can reduce or eliminate your monthly payments
Alberta cut its loan rate to plain prime in July 2023, down from prime plus 1% floating and prime plus 2% fixed, and doubled the grace period at the same time. That is a real improvement, but it is not zero. If you are choosing which half to pay down first, it is the Alberta half. Source: Alberta Student Aid, Repaying your student loan, read 18 September 2026.
Canada Student Grants (Federal)
Through your Alberta Student Aid application, you are also assessed for federal Canada Student Grants:
- Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students: Up to $4,200 per year (approximately $525 per month of study). This reflects a temporary 40% increase over the pre-pandemic level of $3,000, extended through the 2026-2027 academic year
- Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependants: An additional $280 per month per dependant (about $2,240 per dependant over an eight-month school year), through the 2026-2027 school year
- Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities: $2,800 per year through the 2026-2027 school year
- Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students: Up to $2,520 per year for 2026-2027
These federal grants are non-repayable and are included automatically in your Alberta Student Aid assessment.
The Part-Time Grant Change
Alberta dropped the Alberta Part-Time Grant in the 2025-2026 loan year, which ran August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. Part-time students should check the Alberta Student Aid website for what is offered in the current loan year and look at the federal part-time grant. All other major grant and loan programs continue.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the Alberta Student Aid website. Each loan year runs from August 1 to July 31. You complete the application for the loan year your study period falls in, so if your study period begins on or after August 1, 2026, complete the 2026-2027 full-time application. Apply early -- processing takes several weeks, and you want funding confirmed before classes start.
Take the 2-minute quiz to see which Alberta awards and aid programs you may qualify for before you apply.
Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund: Provincial Merit Awards
Alberta funds several prestigious merit-based scholarships through the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund. These are separate from need-based student aid and reward academic achievement. Check each one: you may qualify.
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship for High School Achievement is a provincial merit scholarship in Alberta. Named after Alberta's first premier and minister of education, it rewards strong academic performance in high school and is worth up to $2,500.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be an Alberta resident at the time you earned your high school grades
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Be enrolled in at least 60% of a full course load in an undergraduate program at a Minister-approved post-secondary institution (in Alberta or elsewhere)
- Have a minimum combined average based on five designated courses in at least one of Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12
- Have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Award Amounts by Grade Level:
| Grade Level | Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in 5 designated courses | Average of 80% or higher in 5 designated courses |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | $300 | $400 |
| Grade 11 | $500 | $800 |
| Grade 12 | $700 | $1,300 |
Each grade is assessed on its own, so you can qualify in one, two or all three. Two things to know: there is a 75% band, so an average in the high 70s still pays, and averages are not rounded up, so 79.9% is the lower band. Hitting 80% or better in all three grades pays the full $2,500; the Grade 12 component is the largest. (These are the amounts for anyone who graduated after April 1, 2008.) Source: Alberta Student Aid, Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, read 18 September 2026.
Rutherford Scholar Award:
The top ten Alberta students, as determined by their first writing of Diploma Examinations, are recognized as "Rutherford Scholars" and receive an additional $2,500 plus a commemorative plaque. This brings their total Rutherford-related award to $5,000.
How to Apply:
Apply online through the Alberta Student Aid website after you have been accepted to a post-secondary program. You can apply before you start classes or during your first year of post-secondary study.
Jason Lang Scholarship
The Jason Lang Scholarship recognizes continuing undergraduate students in Alberta who maintain strong academic performance. It was established in memory of Jason Lang, a 17-year-old student killed in a school shooting at W.R. Myers High School in Taber, Alberta. The scholarship is valued at $1,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be an Alberta resident
- Be entering your second or subsequent year of an undergraduate or professional program
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in the previous academic year (September to April)
- Have completed at least 80% of a full-normal course load (at least 24 units of course weight for most programs) in the previous academic year
- Be enrolled at a public, accredited post-secondary institution in Alberta
How to Apply:
You do not apply directly to the province. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are nominated by the Student Awards Office at their Alberta post-secondary institution. Contact your school's awards office for their internal application deadline and process. Deadlines vary by institution.
Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
The Louise McKinney Scholarship is a continuing-student merit award in Alberta's provincial scholarship system. Named after Louise McKinney, one of the Famous Five and the first woman elected to a legislative assembly in the British Empire, the award is valued at $2,500.
Up to 1,450 scholarships are awarded annually across Alberta.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Be an Alberta resident
- Be in your second or subsequent year of undergraduate or professional study
- Be in satisfactory academic standing as determined by your institution
- Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (the top students at each institution)
How to Apply:
Like the Jason Lang Scholarship, the Louise McKinney is administered through your institution's Student Awards Office. Contact them directly for application details and deadlines. Selection is based on academic standing, and each institution receives a limited number of scholarships to distribute.
Louise McKinney -- Study Outside Alberta:
There is a separate Louise McKinney Scholarship stream for Alberta residents studying at eligible institutions outside of Alberta. If you are an Alberta resident attending university in another province or internationally, check the Alberta Student Aid website for eligibility details.
University Entrance Scholarships
Alberta's major universities offer significant entrance scholarship programs. These are institutional awards funded by the universities themselves and their donors, separate from provincial scholarships.
University of Alberta Entrance Scholarships
The University of Alberta offers a range of entrance scholarships for incoming undergraduate students. For students starting in September 2026, the scholarship application opened October 1, 2025, and closed February 15, 2026. Offers are made beginning mid-April 2026.
Key Awards:
- President's First-Generation Student Award: Recognizes students who are the first in their family to attend university
- International Student Scholarships: Major entrance awards for international students, valued at up to $9,000
- Turtle Spirit Pathway Award: Up to 20 awards per year, valued at up to $8,000 each, for Indigenous students who self-declare and demonstrate financial need
- Indigenous Student Award: Up to 30 awards per year, valued at up to $8,000 each
- Faculty-specific scholarships: Many faculties (Engineering, Science, Arts, Business) offer their own entrance awards
Graduate Entrance Scholarships:
For graduate students, the University of Alberta Graduate Entrance Scholarship provides $17,500 for Master's and $21,000 for Doctoral programs, plus additional amounts for domestic students ($7,100) and international students ($10,000) to help cover fees.
All incoming undergraduate students are encouraged to complete the scholarship application through the UAlberta portal. Many awards are automatic based on admission average, but others require a separate application.
University of Calgary Entrance Scholarships
The University of Calgary runs its own entrance scholarship program.
Key Awards:
- President's Admission Scholarship: Automatically awarded to any student admitted with a 95% or higher admission average. Valued at $5,000
- Prestige Awards: UCalgary's top entrance awards, valued at up to $30,400 and many are renewable. These require a separate application and are available to students entering from high school
- Schulich Leader Scholarship: Valued at $120,000 for students entering Engineering and $100,000 for students entering Science, Technology, or Mathematics programs. This is a national award administered at each university
- International Entrance Scholarship: Valued at $20,000, renewable annually for up to four years (maintaining a GPA of 2.60 or higher over a minimum of 24.00 units)
How to Apply:
Apply for UCalgary entrance awards through the myUofC Student Centre portal. By submitting one application, you are automatically considered for all relevant awards. The application deadline for Fall 2026 prestige awards for high school students was December 1, 2025.
Other Alberta Institutions
Do not overlook entrance scholarships at other Alberta post-secondary institutions:
- University of Lethbridge: Offers entrance scholarships based on admission average, with the top awards reaching several thousand dollars
- Mount Royal University: Offers entrance awards for students with strong high school averages
- MacEwan University: Offers entrance scholarships and participates in the Rutherford, Jason Lang, and Louise McKinney programs
- NAIT and SAIT: Both polytechnics offer entrance awards for students in trades, technology, and applied programs
- Concordia University of Edmonton: Offers merit-based entrance scholarships and participates in provincial award programs
Every accredited Alberta institution has its own awards office. Check with each school you are considering -- the application process and deadlines vary.
Federal Scholarships and National Awards
Alberta students are eligible for all national scholarship programs open to Canadian students. Some of these are large awards.
Schulich Leader Scholarships
The Schulich Leader Scholarship is a national STEM entrance award. It is offered at 20 partner universities across Canada, including the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. Awards are valued at up to $120,000 over four years for Engineering students and $100,000 for Science, Technology, or Mathematics students.
Candidates must be nominated by their high school. If you are a Grade 12 student with strong academic performance and leadership in STEM, ask your school guidance counsellor about the nomination process. For 2027, the nomination deadline is January 27, 2027 and the application deadline is February 17, 2027.
Loran Scholars Foundation
The Loran Award is valued at about $150,000 over four years, including tuition, living stipend, and summer internship funding. It recognizes character, service, and leadership potential. You apply directly online; no school nomination is needed. For the 2027 award, the deadline is October 15, 2026 at noon ET.
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
This national award provides $28,000 over four years (renewable) and recognizes students involved in humanitarian and voluntary activities. Alberta students are eligible.
Browse our full scholarship list to find national awards you qualify for.
Community and External Scholarships
Beyond government and university funding, many community-based scholarships are available to Alberta students. These tend to be smaller individually (typically $500 to $5,000) but they add up.
Where to Look
- Your high school guidance office: Most schools maintain a list of local scholarships with deadlines throughout the spring
- Your parents' employers: Many companies offer dependent scholarships
- Community organizations: Rotary clubs, Lions clubs, cultural associations, Indigenous organizations, and faith-based groups all offer awards
- Professional associations: If you are entering a specific field (engineering, nursing, education, trades), check the relevant professional association for student awards
- Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund: Beyond the Rutherford, Jason Lang, and Louise McKinney, this fund administers other, more specific scholarships
Industry-Specific Alberta Scholarships
Alberta's economy creates unique scholarship opportunities:
- Energy sector scholarships: Companies like Suncor, CNRL, and TC Energy offer student awards
- Agriculture scholarships: Alberta agriculture organizations fund students in agricultural sciences and rural studies
- Trades scholarships: Alberta's strong trades sector means apprenticeship awards and trades-specific funding is available through organizations like Skills Canada Alberta and the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board
Use the FundMyCourse scholarship search to filter for Alberta-specific awards matching your profile.
Savings Programs: RESP, CESG, and ACES
If you are a parent planning ahead, or a student whose family started saving early, registered savings programs can be a major source of funding.
Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
An RESP is a tax-sheltered savings account specifically for post-secondary education. Contributions are not tax-deductible, but investment growth inside the account is tax-deferred. When funds are withdrawn for education, the growth portion is taxed in the student's hands (usually at a very low rate, since most students have little income).
Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG)
The federal government matches RESP contributions through the CESG: 20% on the first $2,500 contributed each year, up to a maximum of $500 per year and a lifetime maximum of $7,200 per child. Lower-income families may qualify for an additional CESG of up to $100 per year.
Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan (ACES)
Alberta previously offered the ACES grant, which provided $500 to children born or adopted in Alberta in 2005 or later when an RESP was opened. However, the ACES program has been discontinued for new applicants. If you already received an ACES grant, those funds remain in your RESP and are available for education.
Canada Learning Bond (CLB)
The CLB provides up to $2,000 for children from lower-income families, deposited directly into an RESP. No family contribution is required. The CLB provides $500 in the first year and $100 each subsequent year until the child turns 15. Check your eligibility on the Canada.ca website.
For a detailed breakdown of RESP strategies, see our RESP and CESG Guide.
Student Tax Credits and Benefits
Tax benefits are another source of student funding. They do not put cash in your pocket today, but they reduce your tax burden during and after school.
Tuition Tax Credit
The federal tuition tax credit allows you to claim the eligible tuition fees you paid during the tax year. The credit is calculated at 15% of your tuition. If you cannot use the full credit in the current year, you can carry it forward to future years (indefinitely) or transfer up to $5,000 of the current year's credit to a parent, grandparent, or spouse.
Alberta does not have a separate provincial tuition tax credit (it was eliminated in 2020), but the federal credit remains valuable.
Student Loan Interest Deduction
Interest paid on government student loans (both Alberta and Canada) is eligible for a 15% non-refundable federal tax credit. You can claim the interest in the year you paid it or carry it forward for up to five years.
GST/HST Credit
Full-time students aged 19 or older who file a tax return may qualify for the GST/HST credit, which provides quarterly payments of up to several hundred dollars per year based on your income.
Alberta Tax Advantages
Alberta's lack of a provincial sales tax means your day-to-day costs are lower than in most other provinces. While this is not a direct student funding source, it effectively stretches your dollars further. Alberta also has the highest basic personal exemption among provinces.
Funding for Specific Groups
Indigenous Students
Indigenous students in Alberta have access to additional funding sources:
- Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP): Funding provided through Indigenous Services Canada to eligible First Nations and Inuit students. Contact your band council or Inuit organization for application details
- University-specific Indigenous awards: Both the University of Alberta and University of Calgary offer significant Indigenous-specific entrance scholarships (up to $8,000)
- Metis Education Foundation: Provides bursaries and scholarships for Metis students in Alberta
- Indspire: A national Indigenous organization that awards millions in bursaries and scholarships annually
Students with Disabilities
- Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities: Up to $20,000 per year for disability-related educational costs
- Alberta Student Aid disability supports: Additional funding for students with documented permanent disabilities
- Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities: $2,800 per year through the 2026-2027 school year, assessed through your Alberta Student Aid application
Mature and Part-Time Students
- Part-time Canada Student Grant: Up to $2,520 per year for part-time students in 2026-2027
- Alberta student aid for part-time students: Available through a separate application stream (note: the Alberta Part-Time Grant was discontinued for 2025-2026, but federal part-time funding remains)
- Many institutional bursaries and scholarships are open to part-time and mature students -- check with your school's awards office
Building Your Alberta Funding Stack
Layering several funding sources cuts what you pay out of pocket. Here is a practical approach for Alberta students:
Step 1: Apply for Alberta Student Aid
This is your foundation. One application covers both provincial and federal loans and grants. Apply as early as possible once the application opens for your study period.
Step 2: Claim the Rutherford Scholarship
If you are a high school student entering post-secondary, apply for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship. With a qualifying average across Grade 10, 11, and 12, you can receive up to $2,500 with a simple online application.
Step 3: Apply for University Entrance Awards
Complete the scholarship application at your chosen institution. At UAlberta and UCalgary, one application can cover dozens of awards. Do not skip this step -- even mid-range averages may qualify for some awards.
Step 4: Search for External Scholarships
Use the FundMyCourse scholarship list to find community, industry, and national awards matching your profile. Apply to at least ten. Don't skip the smaller awards ($500 to $2,000).
Step 5: Maximize Savings and Tax Benefits
If you have an RESP, coordinate withdrawals for maximum tax efficiency. File your tax return every year, even if your income is zero, to claim tuition credits and qualify for the GST/HST credit.
Step 6: Check for Continuing Awards
After your first year, apply for the Jason Lang Scholarship ($1,000) if your GPA is 3.5 or higher. The Louise McKinney Scholarship ($2,500) rewards the top students at each institution. These are annual awards you can receive every year you maintain eligibility.
When These Deadlines Fall (2026 Cycle)
These dates are from the 2026 entry round and have passed. These awards follow a similar schedule each year, so use them as a rough guide to timing and confirm the exact date with the university.
| Funding Source | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Alberta Student Aid | Apply early in your loan year; processing takes several weeks |
| Alexander Rutherford Scholarship | Apply after acceptance to post-secondary |
| Jason Lang Scholarship | Varies by institution (contact awards office) |
| Louise McKinney Scholarship | Varies by institution (contact awards office) |
| UAlberta Entrance Scholarships | February 15 of your entry year (February 15, 2026 for September 2026 entry) |
| UCalgary Prestige Awards | December 1 of the year before entry (December 1, 2025 for Fall 2026 entry) |
| Schulich Leader Nominations | January of Grade 12 year (school nomination) |
| Loran Award | October (of Grade 12 year) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding can I get from Alberta Student Aid in 2026?
Roughly $22,000+ per year is the ceiling for full-time students, not a promise. Alberta assesses what you are short by and funds that gap. For 2026-27 the minimum student contribution rose from $1,500 to $3,000 per loan year and parental and spousal contributions were reinstated, so the same student is assessed as needing less than last year. The components of the ceiling are up to $17,000 in combined Alberta plus Canada loans, the federal $4,200 Canada Student Grant, and, only for programs of one year or less, apprenticeships and graduate study, the $5,100 Alberta Student Grant (non-repayable). Degree students get the federal grant rather than the Alberta one, so their stack is roughly $21,000 before scholarships. Provincial merit scholarships (Rutherford $2,500, Jason Lang $1,000/year, Louise McKinney $2,500/year) add on top of that base.
Are Alberta student loans really interest-free?
Only while you study and for the first 12 months after you leave. Alberta student loans are interest-free during full-time study and through a 12-month grace period. Repayment then begins and interest is added to your balance monthly at a floating rate equal to CIBC prime (you can lock in a fixed rate at CIBC prime once). It is the federal Canada Student Loan portion that is permanently interest-free, since April 1, 2023, so the two halves of your loan behave differently in repayment.
When do Alberta Student Aid 2026-27 applications open?
If your study period begins on or after August 1, 2026, complete the 2026-2027 full-time application through the Alberta Student Aid website. Apply early since processing takes several weeks and funding must be confirmed before tuition is due. The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship application is typically available in early August each year.
Do I need a high GPA to win Alberta scholarships?
It depends on the award. The Rutherford Scholarship requires meeting minimum course averages in grades 10, 11, and 12 (the threshold tiers determine the dollar value). The Jason Lang Scholarship requires a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in your post-secondary program. The Louise McKinney Scholarship requires top 2% of full-time undergraduates. The Alberta Student Grant is need-based with no GPA requirement at all.
What if I cannot repay my Alberta student loan?
Contact the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). RAP can reduce or eliminate required payments based on your income. Both Alberta and federal portions of your loan are eligible for RAP. The Alberta portion does accrue interest once repayment starts, so stretching it out under RAP costs more over time; the federal portion does not, because Canada Student Loans have been interest-free since April 2023.
Final Thoughts
Alberta students have several kinds of funding to draw on: provincial loans that stay interest-free through study and a 12-month grace period, a robust heritage scholarship fund, strong university entrance awards, and all the federal grants and national scholarships available to every Canadian student.
The key is not to leave money on the table. Apply for Alberta Student Aid. Claim the Rutherford. Complete your university's scholarship application. Search for external awards. File your taxes. Layer every source of funding available to you.
Start your search with the Alberta scholarship list, then take the 2-minute quiz to see which awards fit you.