Government Student Loans
Information regarding part or full-time government student financial assistance programs is available at the Scholarships and Student Finance office. General eligibility for full-time assistance is:
•Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada;
•a valid Social Insurance Number;
•study in an approved post-secondary program of at least 12 weeks in length;
•courses must be applied to a recognized degree; and
•demonstrated financial need.
The following websites have more information on government financial assistance programs for students:
•Alberta residents: www.studentaid.alberta.ca
•All other provincial/territory links can be accessed from:
www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/province-apply
•U.S. loans: The University of Lethbridge does not participate in the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Federal Student Aid programs. A Confirmation of Enrolment (continuation of studies) for USDE loans are available
The purpose of the fund is to provide temporary assistance to full-time University of Lethbridge students to meet expenses related to an unexpected shortfall in their personal finances or an unanticipated delay in their receipt of financial assistance funding.
An emergency is defined as an unexpected shortfall in finances that has caused an inability to meet the rent payments when due, lack of adequate food supplies, and any other type of expenses related to the necessities of life that cannot be delayed. Students will not receive emergency financial assistance to cover registration deposits, tuition fees, books, fines, or debts to other University departments.
Emergency loans are available to assist students experiencing delays in the normal disbursement of their confirmed government student loans, or grants.
Students are encouraged to email the Graduate Funding Facilitator if experiencing financial duress, to obtain an emergency bursary application or arrange consultation.
The full policy is available online at www.ulethbridge.ca/policy/emergency-student-loan-fund.