Financial Aid

Part-Time Student Loans

If you want to pursue part-time post-secondary studies, you may be eligible for student funding from the provincial and/or federal government. You only need to complete one application, the Alberta Application for Financial Assistance for Part-time Post-Secondary Studies. The application is available at Alberta Service Centres/Canada-Alberta Service Centres, and the Financial Aid Office. Your funding from both governments is calculated automatically.

General information

• Apply early, at least 6-8 weeks before the start of your course(s).
• The funding is intended to help cover the cost of tuition, books, travel and daycare (if applicable).
• You must pass your course(s).

General eligibility requirements

• You must reside in Alberta while you are a part-time student
• You must demonstrate financial need
• Eligibility for funding is determined by using an Income Threshold Chart based on line 150 of your income tax return. You will only be considered for funding if your income and assets are less than the amounts outlined in the Income Threshold Chart
• You and your spouse’s/partner’s income will be considered in determining your eligibility for funding
• Any federal or provincial loans you have must be in good standing
• Courses must lead to a certificate, diploma or degree

You can download a list of eligible NAIT Continuing Education courses (35K pdf).

Application process

1. Pick up a part-time application from any Alberta Services Centre/Canada-Alberta Service Centre, or the Financial Aid office.
2. Section 5 of the application must be completed by the Financial Aid office
3. Submit your application to:
     Students Finance
     PO Box 28000 Stn Main
     Edmonton, AB T5J 4R4.
4. If you have had part-time funding for previous courses, you must send Students Finance a copy of your transcript to prove that you passed your funded classes.

Application deadline

Students Finance must receive your application at least 30 days before the end of your study period; however, if you need your funding to pay for your tuition, apply at least eight weeks before the start of your class(es).

Receiving your money

If you qualify for government part-time funding, your Notice of Assessment (NOA) letter will outline your award and when you will receive it.

• Grant cheques can be picked up at the Financial Aid office at the campus through which you are studying
• Part-time Canada Student Loan certificates must be signed by the Financial Aid office and then taken to an authorized Canada Post Outlet (22K pdf) for processing.

Repaying your loan

Once you have finished your post–secondary studies, you need to repay your student loans. Learn more about:

• Alberta student loan relief 
• Keeping your information up to date 
• Managing your student loans 
• Did you know interest is accumulating on your loan?

Please visit the Alberta Students Finance website to learn more about part-time funding.