Province · Alberta
Alberta Student Aid
Alberta students access federal Canada Student Loans and Grants through Alberta Student Aid. Since June 2022, Alberta no longer offers a separate provincial student loan — all loan funding flows through the Canada Student Loans program. The Alberta Student Grant remains available as a non-repayable top-up based on financial need.
Program: Alberta Student Aid
Provincial loans: No separate provincial loan since June 2022
Alberta Student Grant: Up to $2,000 per year (non-repayable)
Federal integration: Alberta uses Canada Student Loans program directly
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Quick facts — Alberta Student Aid
Program
Alberta Student Aid
Provincial loans
No separate provincial loan since June 2022
Alberta Student Grant
Up to $2,000 per year (non-repayable)
Federal integration
Alberta uses Canada Student Loans program directly
Application portal
alberta.ca/student-aid
Province
Alberta
Last verified
March 2026
Alberta Student Grant
The Alberta Student Grant is a non-repayable need-based grant for Alberta residents studying at eligible post-secondary institutions.
- Up to $2,000 per year for eligible students
- Assessed based on financial need
- Stackable with federal Canada Student Grants
- No separate application — assessed as part of Alberta Student Aid application
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Alberta scholarships and awards
Alberta also administers several provincial scholarship programs:
- Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship: Up to $2,500 for high-achieving high school graduates
- Jason Lang Scholarship: $1,000 per year for post-secondary students maintaining 3.2 GPA
- Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship: Up to $2,500/year for high academic achievement
Frequently asked questions
No. Since June 2022, Alberta no longer issues separate provincial student loans. All student loan funding for Alberta residents flows through the federal Canada Student Loans program.
The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship is a provincial scholarship for Alberta high school graduates with a strong academic record. It provides up to $2,500 for Grade 12 students with a 75%+ average in certain subjects.
Official source:
Alberta Student Aid – Government of Alberta
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Last verified: March 2026
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