Skip to the main content
This website uses cookies to give you a better online experience. By using this website or closing this message, you are agreeing to our cookie policy. More information
Alberta Supports Contact Centre

Toll Free 1-877-644-9992

University student working in library
Pay for Your Education

You have options when it comes to paying for school. Most students fund their education with a combination of money earned, money saved, and money borrowed.

Explore Education and Training

Pay for Your Post-Secondary Education

You have options when it comes to paying for school. Most students fund their education with a combination of money earned, saved, and borrowed or awarded.
Budgeting Basics
Explore Education and Training

Budget for Student Life

Figuring out how much your post-secondary education will cost is the first step in planning how to pay for it.
Paying for a pizza with a bank card

Create a Student Spending Plan

Setting up a spending plan before you start school can help you manage your money and save you a lot of stress.
Person having a coffee with head in hand unhappily holding a credit card

Credit: A 6-Letter Word for Debt

Credit allows you to buy something today and pay for it later. But you need to be careful, because you might not have the money to pay for it later.
Financial Literacy

Talking About Money

Learn how to talk about financing your future, and what you should ask during those conversations.

Financial Literacy Quiz

Take this self-assessment quiz from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada to see how your financial literacy skills and knowledge measure up.

Money Mentors Financial Education

Free financial education programs give you the tools to get out of debt, become financially stable, and live a stress-free life. Topics include budgeting, credit/debt, saving, planning for retirement, and more.

Talk With Our Kids About Money

This program, developed by the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education, helps parents, guardians, and teachers discuss financial literacy with youth.

Your Money Students: A Financial Literacy Resource

A financial literacy resource for students, teachers and parents created by the Canadian Bankers Association to bring financial literacy to life in homes and classrooms across Canada.

ATB Financial Literacy Programs

Check out the Alberta Treasury Board (ATB Financial)’s financial literacy programs for at–risk women and for students in grades 4 to 6. Learn the basics of banking, budgeting and money management to set yourself up for success.

Canada Financial Literacy Programs

Personal finance is about deciding what you want to do and planning how you're going to do it. Whatever your plans — work, travel, trades training, university, college — making smart decisions about money starting now can help you get there.

Money Tips

Person using an ATM

How to Grow Your Bank Account When You’re Just Starting Out

Find money you’re eligible for, ways to earn more, and discover how to keep more money for yourself.