Saskatchewan Student Aid

Saskatchewan Student Aid combines federal Canada Student Loans and Grants with provincial funding. When you apply through the Saskatchewan portal, both federal and provincial aid are assessed together.

• Saskatchewan Student Loan: Provincial loan portion assessed alongside Canada Student Loan
• Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship: $500/year for up to 4 years for Saskatchewan high school graduates
• Saskatchewan Grant for Full-Time Students: Up to $700/year based on financial need
• Canada Student Grant: Up to $4,200/year (assessed automatically with your application)
• Saskatchewan Bursary: Need-based provincial bursary for students with high financial need

To receive Saskatchewan Student Aid, you must be a Saskatchewan resident enrolled at an eligible post-secondary institution.

• Saskatchewan resident (lived in province for at least 12 months before applying)
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
• Enrolled full-time or part-time at a designated post-secondary institution
• Demonstrate financial need (for loans and grants)
• Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship: graduated from a Saskatchewan high school

Here are some practical tips to maximize your funding as a Saskatchewan student:

• Apply early — Saskatchewan Student Aid applications open each spring for the fall term
• The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship does NOT require a separate application if you're already receiving student aid — but confirm with your institution
• Check with your university for institutional bursaries on top of provincial aid
• If you're a mature student returning to school, you may qualify for additional grant funding
• Use the Saskatchewan Student Aid estimator tool to estimate your funding before applying