Types of Funding for Part-time Studies

Alberta Part-time Bursary

To be eligible for this bursary, you must:

• have established residency in Alberta (lived in Alberta for 12 consecutive months without being a full-time student)

If you are attending a post-secondary institution, you may be eligible to receive up to $600 per semester. The maximum funding available for one calendar year (August 1 to July 31) is $1,800.

Alberta Part-time Bursary - Income Threshold Chart

Part-time Canada Student Loan*

*Interest-bearing loan funding is available. The loan balance cannot exceed $10,000 at any time.

Additional eligibility criteria to receive the maximum $10,000:

• you must be enrolled in 20-59% of a full-time course load (20-39% for students with a permanent disability)

If you have previously received part-time funding, you must attach a statement of marks or a copy of your official transcript(s) to verify that you passed your previously funded courses. 

Read step-by-step instructions on how to get your part-time Canada Student Loan funds.

Part-time Canada Student Loan - Income Threshold Chart

Canada Student Grant for Part-time Studies

Additional eligibility criteria to receive up to $1,200 (annually) in grant funding:

• you must be enrolled in 20-59% of a full-time course load (20-39% for students with a permanent disability)

If you have previously received part-time funding, you must attach a statement of marks or a copy of your official transcript(s) to verify that you passed your previously funded courses.

Canada Student Grant for Part-time Studies - Income Threshold Chart

Canada Student Grant for Persons with Permanent Disabilities

Additional eligibility criteria:

• you must be eligible for a part-time Canada Student Loan
• you must be a person with a permanent disability as defined by the Canada Student Loan Program
• you must provide acceptable documentation of your permanent disability as required by the Canada Student Loan Program
• you must complete a Schedule 4. See a coordinator for students with permanent disabilities at your educational institution or a Consultant at an Alberta Service Centre or Canada-Alberta Service Centre.

Canada Student Grant for Persons with Permanent Disabilities - Income Threshold Chart

Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities

Additional eligibility criteria:

• you must be eligible for a part-time Canada Student Loan
• you must have a need for exceptional education-related services or equipment required to participate in post-secondary studies
• you must provide acceptable documentation of your permanent disability as required by the Canada Student Loan Program
• you must complete a Schedule 4. See the coordinator for students with permanent disabilities at your educational institution or a Consultant at an Alberta Service Centre or Canada-Alberta Service Centre.

Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities - Income Threshold Chart