Grants and Alternate Funding 
Government Grants
The Province of Alberta/Alberta Students Finance provides grants to full-time students in need of additional funds to meet their educational expenses. Students in post-secondary programs use the same application form to apply for both grants and student loans. Skills Investment Program - Full Time Grants for SAIT students Government grant funding for tuition, books and living expenses for qualified students enrolled full-time in programs 12 months or less in length.
Click here for more detailed information on the Skills Investment Program. Part-time Funding Part-time funding is available for learners who are registered in less than 60 per cent of a full-time program load. Learners must be registered and fully paid before part-time loans will be signed. Applications for part-time funding are available in the Student Services department, or visit the Alberta Learning Information Service.
Apprenticeship Grants
Apprentices can apply for grant funding through Alberta Employment and Immigration. Application forms are available in the Student Services department. The package specifically indicates that the forms are for apprentices only. Students complete the form and mail it to the Edmonton address on the package. The school is not required to complete or sign these forms. Scholarships, Bursaries And Prizes SAIT administers an extensive variety of scholarships, prizes and bursaries to encourage superior academic achievement or assist students in need of financial aid. The list of awards available for each program is advertised through the academic departments each year and in the SAIT Student Awards booklet. A combination of bursaries and loans are also an option. SAIT reserves the right to make adjustments to the amount or designation of published awards as circumstances require. For a listing of all bursaries, scholarships and prizes available at SAIT, learners are advised to contact: SAIT Alumni and Development
Heritage Hall, MA113
Phone: 403.284.7010
Email: scholarships@sait.ca The Immigrant Access Fund (IAF) Are you an immigrant and do you want to work in your profession or trade in Canada? The Immigrant Access Fund provides micro loans to immigrants who need help to pay for the costs associated with obtaining the Canadian accreditation or training that will allow them to work in their profession or trade. IAF loans help immigrants move out of low-level/low-income jobs, become self-reliant, and make their best possible contribution to Canada’s economy. For additional information, view the IAF web site (opens new browser window).
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