Yes! Part-time students may be eligible for loans and grants from the Canadian government. When you apply for a Canada student loan, you are automatically considered for grants.
A grant is free money. You don’t need to pay it back. A loan is money you will eventually have to repay.
Part-time students are not eligible for loans from the Alberta government. However, if you are not eligible for the Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Studies, you may qualify for the Alberta Part-Time Grant.
For student loan purposes, you are considered a part-time student:
§ if you are taking less than 60% of what your school considers a full-time course load
§ if you have a disability and you are taking less than 40% of what your school considers a full-time course load
To get a student loan for part-time studies, you’ll need to apply through Alberta Student Aid:
SEQ Step \r1 \* MERGEFORMAT 1 . D ownload the part-time application form, save it to your computer, and open it with Adobe Reader.
SEQ Step \n \* MERGEFORMAT 2 . Use your computer to complete the required information in sections 1 through 4 and 6 through 8. Save and print your file.
SEQ Step \n \* MERGEFORMAT 3 . Have the Awards Officer or Registrar’s Office at your school complete and sign section 5 of your form.
SEQ Step \n \* MERGEFORMAT 4 . Mail in or upload your completed application according to the instructions on the form.
§ The part-time application form is a fillable PDF file. It may not open properly on some mobile devices and web browsers.
§ Your application must be submitted as a single, complete document. Do not submit Section 5 and Section 8 separately.
§ Your application form requires original signatures. If you are submitting electronically, you will need to print out, sign, scan, and upload the relevant pages.
Call the Alberta Student Aid Service Centre at 1-855-606-2096.