Apply for Student Aid

Saskatchewan is introducing a NEW Saskatchewan Student Grant for Low-Income Students with Dependants. Effective August 1, 2024, eligible full-time students can apply for up to $950 per dependant per eight months of study.

All other student aid amounts remain the same as the 2023-24 loan year:

• A full-time student may be eligible for up to $13,900 in loans and up to $5,200 in non-repayable grants per eight months of study.
• A full-time student with dependants may be eligible for up to $3,160 per dependant in non-repayable grant funding per eight months of study.
• Students with disabilities may be eligible for an additional $2,800 in grant funding per loan year from the Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities.

Saskatchewan residents attending post-secondary may be eligible for full-time or part-time Saskatchewan Student Aid to help fund their education. The amount of student aid you can receive depends on your situation.

There are a number of benefits to using Saskatchewan Student Aid to help pay for your post-secondary education.

• Saskatchewan student loans are one of the most affordable funding options for students.
• Student loans are interest-free while you are in study.
• In repayment, interest rates are typically lower than a student line of credit or other borrowing options.
• You are automatically assessed for non-repayable grants when you apply for student aid.
• You can choose a mix of loans and grants, or grants-only funding depending on what option fits your needs.
• In addition to helping with the cost of tuition, student aid can be used for living expenses like rent, food, transportation and child care.
• You do not need to begin repaying your student loans until six months after graduation.
• Support is available to help you pay back your student loan. The Repayment Assistance Plan allows graduates who are having difficulty with repayment to defer or adjust student loan payments.

You are eligible to apply for full-time or part-time Saskatchewan Student Aid if you meet all of the following requirements. Applicants must:

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person;
• be a Saskatchewan resident;
• have lived in Saskatchewan for at least 12 consecutive months before the first day of the study period (excluding time spent as a full-time post-secondary student); or
• be a new Canadian permanent resident (less than 12 months) who has only lived in Saskatchewan (Some residency exceptions apply. See Saskatchewan Student Aid Instructions for more details.);
• have financial need according to program criteria;
• be enrolled at a designated post-secondary institution in an approved program (at least 12 weeks in length);
  • if your program is between six and 11 weeks, you may be eligible if the shorter study period is part of a longer program; or
  • if you are enrolled or qualified to enrol as a part-time post-secondary student at a designated school in an approved program;
• have not defaulted on previous student loans (be in good standing); and
• be under the lifetime maximum assistance limit. (See the Saskatchewan Student Aid Handbook for more details).

Your course load may determine whether you are eligible for full-time or part-time Saskatchewan Student Aid and what the eligible amounts may be.

• Full-time students are required to take at least 60% of a full course load.
• Part-time students are required to take between 20% and 59% of a full course load.
• Students with a disability can choose to be considered full-time or part-time if they are taking between 40% and 59% of a full course load.

If you are unsure whether you are taking a full-time or part-time course load, contact your institution to find out.

Planning how to fund your post-secondary education is important. Before you apply, evaluate your funding options and choose what works best for you. Remember that student loans and grants, grants-only options, and other scholarships and bursaries are available. 

You will need the following information to complete your application:

• Social Insurance Number (SIN).
• Saskatchewan Health Services Number (HSN).
• If you are a full-time student who is dependent upon your parents you will also need your parents' SIN, birth dates and information about their marital status, including the date their current marital status began (e.g., date of marriage).
• If you are married you will need your spouse's SIN, HSN, birth date and information about what they will be doing while you are in school.
• If you have dependent children, you will need the HSN and birth date for each child.

Tip: Apply early to ensure you receive your funding at the start of your study period.

Applying online is the fastest and most convenient way to apply for student aid. Complete your application in a few easy steps:

1. Log in or create an Advanced Education Student Portal account.
2. Click “Apply for Full-Time Student Loan” or “Apply for Part-Time Student Loan.”
3. Fill out the online application.
4. If any additional documents are required as part of your application, upload them through your student portal account. If you are uploading documents on behalf of an applicant please use the Post-Secondary Document Uploader.

Please note: Applications and any changes to information must be received 30 days before your program end date.

Printable versions of the Saskatchewan Student Aid application and other supporting documents are available. If you get stuck at any point during the application process, review the Need Help documents or contact the Student Service Centre. Instructional videos are also available if you need assistance navigating the Saskatchewan Student Aid application or uploading documents through the Advanced Education Student Portal.

The 2024-25 Saskatchewan Student Aid application is now available for programs starting on or after August 1, 2024. If your program starts before August 1, 2024, please apply for 2023-24 student aid.

Please read through the 2024-25 Saskatchewan Student Aid Handbook and the 2024-25 Saskatchewan Student Aid Instructions for more information before applying.

Apply for Student Aid

Students who are unable to apply online can fill out a paper application and submit the documents online through the Post-Secondary Document Uploader or by mail to the Student Service Centre.

Tip: Applying online is the fastest way to apply for student aid! The processing time for paper applications is typically up to four weeks.

After you apply, the Student Service Centre will review and assess your application. Once your application is assessed, you will receive an Assessment Summary Letter through your Advanced Education Student Portal account. If you applied using a paper application, you will receive your letter by mail. This letter will outline your eligibility for both federal and provincial student loans and grants funding.

Your student aid will be administered by the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC). Create an NSLSC online account to keep track of your funding.

More information is available to help you navigate the next steps of receiving your student aid for the first time and managing your student aid while you are studying.

If you have questions about Saskatchewan Student Aid programs please contact the Student Service Centre.