Student Loans

Student loans can be complicated, but we’re here to help! The Student Service Centre can assist you with your loan application and advise on how to manage your loans and pay for your education.

Student Loans 101 

Need help applying for your student loan? Explore our resources below to help you navigate the loan application process and submit your application.

Our Student Financial Support team offers Student Loan 101 workshops every summer! Check below for upcoming workshop dates, and in the meantime, watch the video of a previous workshop.

Click the date/time you're interested in below to register!

Upcoming in-person workshops on North Campus:

• July 18 at 10:00 am 
• July 18 at 1:00 pm
• July 28 at 5:00 pm

Upcoming online workshops:

• July 24 at 1:00 pm
• July 25 at 1:00 pm
• July 30 at 5:00 pm
• August 13 at 1:00 pm 
• August 14 at 11:00 am

French sessions (online):

• July 21 at 11:00 am
• July 27 at 2:00 pm

Staff information sessions (online):

• August 11 at 1 p.m.
• August 13 at 10 a.m.

Please note, you must be an Alberta resident to attend this workshop. If you’re not sure whether you qualify as an Alberta resident, learn how to determine your residency.

Before You Apply

Find information about eligibility, residency, dependent vs. independent status, creating your student loan accounts and determining the value of your funding. 

How to Apply

Find information about deadlines and timelines, determining your registration status, as well as how to apply for part-time, full-time and spring and summer loans. 

After You Apply

Find information about submitting your loan agreements, fund disbursement, loan implications of dropping from full-time to part-time status and requesting an appeal. 

Repaying Your Loan and Interest-Free Status

Find information about repayment and maintaining your interest-free status. 

Note: Much of the information on this webpage is specific to Alberta students. In some cases you may need to refer to your provincial lending authority for more information.