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Advanced Education

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The Ministry of Advanced Education is responsible for developing a skilled and educated workforce that meets the needs of Saskatchewan's labour market. The ministry works with the private sector, educational institutions and community organizations to develop, retain and attract skilled workers. We also work with educational institutions to recruit and retain international students, and assist First Nations and Métis learners.

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1. Information you might be looking for

Fund Your Education

We offer student financial assistance and support programs including:

  • Student loans
  • Support for part time students
  • Support for students with permanent disabilities

Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants

Information on non-repayable funding through scholarships, bursaries and grants.

Graduate Retention Program (GRP)

The GRP provides a refund up to $20,000 of tuition fees paid by eligible graduates who live in Saskatchewan and who file a Saskatchewan income tax return.

International Education

Saskatchewan offers high-quality, affordable post-secondary education to students from across Canada and around the world. Our universities, colleges and technical institutes offer a wide range of courses and credentials from trade certifications to doctoral degrees.

Find information about studying in Saskatchewan, the provincial International Education Strategy, and important programs for international students, recruitment agents, practitioners and ambassadors.

Study in Saskatchewan: International Post-Secondary Education Viewbook

See what Saskatchewan has to offer to the world, and to international students, in the Study in Saskatchewan: International Post-Secondary Education Viewbook.

Universities Colleges and Schools

List of post-secondary institutions across the province.

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2. Plans and Annual Reports

Plan for 2024-25

The plan for 2024-25 reflects the government's goals to invest in priority programs and services to help support students and a strong and growing economy.

For previous ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.

Annual Reports

The Ministry of Advanced Education's 2023-24 Annual Report presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.

Previous fiscal year annual reports can be found by visiting Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.

International Education Strategy

Saskatchewan's International Education Strategy lays the foundation for a global approach to position the province as a destination of choice for international students from around the world and provides opportunities for Saskatchewan students to study in other countries.

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3. Programs and services

Career Colleges

Career Colleges, also known as private vocational schools, are an important part of Saskatchewan's post-secondary education system. These schools offer over 160 vocational training programs for employment in many different fields.

Degree-Granting in Saskatchewan

The Degree Authorization Act expands degree-granting authority in the province beyond our two universities, by allowing other post-secondary institutions to apply for the authority to offer degree programs.

Established quality standards determine an institution's capacity to offer degrees and the ministry assesses proposed new degree programs.

First Nations and Métis Initiatives

Our government is committed to improving outcomes for First Nations and Métis people. In pursuit of these outcomes, government provides funding to Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions that develop and implement programs and services for Indigenous students of the province.

Graduate Retention Program

Eligible post-secondary graduates who live in Saskatchewan and who file a Saskatchewan income tax return can receive a rebate up to $20,000 of tuition fees paid.

Post-Secondary Education Administrative Guidelines and Policies

Administrative guidelines and policies pertaining to post-secondary education and scholarship programs in Saskatchewan for educational institutions including:

  • Educational Institution Manual
  • Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loans Program
  • International Student Program
  • Private Vocational Schools Administration and Policy Manual
  • Scholarships

Scholarships and Grants

Information on post-secondary funding through scholarships and grants. Some examples of scholarships and grants available are the Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities, Canada and Saskatchewan Student Grants, Scholarship of Honour, and Fellowship and Travel Scholarships to Study in French.

Student Financial Support

We offer student financial assistance and support including:

  • Student loans
  • Scholarships
  • Grants
  • Support for part-time students
  • Loan Forgiveness for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
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4. Ministers and managers

Hon. Ken Cheveldayoff
Hon. Ken Cheveldayoff, Minister

Minister's Office

Phone 306-798-0574
Fax 306-798-0263
Email minister.ae@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address Room 307, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 0B3
Louise Michaud, Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister's Office

Phone 306-787-7071
Fax 306-798-0975
Email louise.michaud2@gov.sk.ca
Physical Address 14 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Mailing Address 1120 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
David Boehm, Assistant Deputy Minister of Corporate and Student Services

Corporate and Student Services

Phone 306-787-0835
Fax 306-798-0975
Email david.boehm@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1120 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Mark Wyatt, Assistant Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister's Office

Phone 306-787-7836
Fax 306-798-0975
Email mark.wyatt@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1120, 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Carolyn Hamilton, Executive Director

Strategic Communications

Phone 306-787-6041
Email carolyn.hamilton2@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1120 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Kirk Wosminity, Executive Director

Student and Support Services

Phone 306-787-8064
Fax 306-798-0193
Email Kirk.Wosminity@gov.sk.ca
Physical Address 12th Floor, 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Mailing Address 1120-2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Duane Rieger, Executive Director

Business Systems and Information Management

Phone 306-526-6107
Email duane.rieger@gov.sk.ca
Physical Address 10-2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Mailing Address 1120-2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Mike Pestill, Executive Director

Sector Management and Relations

Phone 306-787-2189
Fax 306-798-3159
Email Mike.Pestill@gov.sk.ca
Physical Address 12-2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Mailing Address 1120-2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Lindell Veitch, Executive Director

Strategy, Planning and Sector Engagement

Phone 306-787-6010
Email lindell.veitch@gov.sk.ca
Physical Address 10 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Mailing Address 1120 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
Anna Ditablan, Executive Director

International Education & Jurisdictional Initiatives

Phone 306-798-0841
Email anna.ditablan@gov.sk.ca
Mailing Address 1120 2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
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5. Forms and publications

The following are the top downloaded publications for Advanced Education:

Study in Saskatchewan: International Post-Secondary Education Viewbook

See what Saskatchewan has to offer to the world, and to international students, in the Study in Saskatchewan: International Post-Secondary Education Viewbook.

Online Student Loan Application - Need Help General Instructions

General instructions for students applying for a Student Loan using the online application.

Post-Secondary Education Indicators Project

Saskatchewan's post-secondary institutions and the Ministry of Advanced Education are working together to develop and implement the Post-Secondary Education Indicators Project to collect, analyze and report sector-wide post-secondary data.

Graduate Retention Program Application

The Graduate Retention Program (GRP) rewards graduates living in Saskatchewan by providing rebate up to $20,000. To be eligible, you have to live and file an income tax return in Saskatchewan. Most Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions apply for the GRP on your behalf. If your school doesn't apply on your behalf, you must submit this application.

Post-Secondary Graduate Outcomes Survey

The Graduate Outcomes Survey collects information on graduates’ level of satisfaction with their education, sources of financing for their education, level of education-related debt, and pre-and post-graduate mobility, as well as their education and employment outcomes.

Other Publications

Find all publications for this ministry in the Publications Centre.

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6. Legislation

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7. News releases

Read the ministry's most recent news releases

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