Loan Helpful Hints & FAQ
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons
- Registered / qualified to register in full-time studies at an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Apply EARLY – at least 60 days prior to the start of the semester
- Applications must be received at least 30 days prior to the study end date
- Apply every academic year
- Fall loans typically open by mid-June
- A Verified Account:
- All students need to verify their account through Alberta.ca Account to access the Alberta Student Aid system. Getting a verified account can take up to 10 days. This is intended to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing your personal information ensuring your data is secure.
- Alberta Student Number (ASN):
- Your ASN is required on the Alberta loan application. If you do not know your number, you may use the Learner Registry to obtain your ASN.
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) :
- The name indicated on your loan application must match the name on your SIN card.
- Academic Information (*Program Name* ; Student ID number)
- Program Name
- The program entered on your Alberta loan application must match your Uleth registration.
- To find your correct program: Login to your Bridge Account:
- http://www.ulethbridge.ca/bridge/
- Click on ‘Student Records’
- Click on ‘View Student Information
- Under ‘Curriculum Information’ you can view your current program
- If you are in a combined Education degree (ie: B.Sc / B.Ed) you may need to indicate ‘PRE’-B.Sc / B.Ed if you are in the first half of your combined degree.
- 2024 / 2025 BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDENTS – select program name: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- Start & End Dates:
- The loan application is loaded with specific dates for fall, spring and summer
- If you are on an exchange please contact our office
- Tuition and Fees :
- Costs for tuition and fees will populate on the application
- You will need to enter these amounts in the appropriate fields
- If you are a sponsored student, please enter $0 for tuition and fees if they are otherwise covered
- Financial Information:
- Includes money you'll get from your parents or other sources, values of awards you'll receive, and expected reduced yearly income while you are in school
- Line 15000 of your most recent income tax assessment
- Dependent students – your parent(s) Line 15000 from the previous tax year
The following costs are considered when determining part-time eligibility:
- Tuition and mandatory fees
- Books, supplies and instruments
- disability-related costs (if required)
- transportation - (if required)
- Childcare - (if required) provide receipts if you need more than $724 per month, per child
Types of Funding for part-time loans
- Part-time Federal Funding
- Canada Student Grant for Part-time Studies
- Canada Student Grant for Part-time Students with Dependants
- Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
- Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities
- Alberta Part-time Grant
- Access the Part-time Application - Loan Application Form
Q: I'm planning to withdraw completely (drop all of my classes), what happens to my loan?
A: If your loan is through Alberta and you withdraw within 30 days of the start of term you will be required to repay all funds received for that study period before you will be eligible to receive further funding. If you withdraw after 30 days you do not need to repay, however the loan does count against your lifetime loan limit. Please note, if you withdraw completely or to part-time more than once you will be subject to an 18-month waiting period before being able to reapply for future funding.
Q: I'm planning to drop a class, which will make me part-time (9.0 credit hours), what happens to my loan?
A: If your loan is through Alberta and you withdraw within 30 days of the start of term you will be required to repay all funds received for that study period before you will be eligible to receive further funding. Once all funding has been repaid, you can reapply for a part-time loan. If you withdraw after 30 days you do not need to repay, however the loan does count against your lifetime loan limit. Please note, if you withdraw completely or to part-time more than once you will be subject to an 18-month waiting period before being able to reapply for future funding.
Q: How many years can I get full time funding?
A: You are only eligible for full-time funding for the specified length of your program + 1 year. Ex. a 4-year bachelor program would be eligible for 5 years of funding.
Q: Where do I find the name of my program?
A: Login to your Bridge Account:
- Click on ‘Student Records’
- Click on ‘View Student Information
- Under ‘Curriculum Information’ you can view your current program
- If you are in a combined Education degree (ie: B.Sc / B.Ed) you may need to indicate ‘PRE’-B.Sc / B.Ed if you are in the first half of your combined degree.
- 2024 / 2025 BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDENTS – select program name: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Q: I can't find Bachelor of Management on my Alberta student loan application.
A: Starting in 2024/2025 please select Bachelor of Business Administration as your program name.
Q: I can't find the Nursing Prep Program on my Alberta student loan application.
A: Select Bachelor of Arts General Social Science.
Q: I have previous loans, but I'm not taking out a loan this year, how do I prevent entering repayment?
A: You must either contact our office within three weeks of the start of the study term, or any time during the term to request a confirmation of enrolment, OR login to your NSLSC account and request a confirmation of enrolment.
Q: I will be an open studies student, am I eligible for loans?
A: Alberta Student Aid will fund full-time open studies for up to 12 months. OSAP (Ontario) does not provide funding for open studies.
Q: I am going on an exchange, can I receive funding?
A: Please contact our office, it is important to apply with the correct start and end dates, and there are supporting documents provided by our office that are required.