There are financial and incentive programs available to help Saskatchewan Health Sciences students / graduates get started on a rewarding future career path. This includes bursaries, scholarships, student loans and loan forgiveness program, income tax credits and other beneficial programs.
A full list of bursaries, incentives and funding for education for students and health care employees is available at HealthCareersInSask - Bursaries and Programs.
Student loans, grants and scholarships are available to all students who qualify.
The Student Loan Forgiveness encourages nurses and nurse practitioners to practice in rural or remote communities by forgiving up to $20,000 of their Saskatchewan Student Loans.
The Graduate Retention Program provides income tax credits of up to $20,000 to eligible graduates who live and work in Saskatchewan. Nurses and nurse practitioners who are eligible for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program may also qualify for the Graduate Retention Program. Students who study outside the province but pursue their career in Saskatchewan may also be eligible.
The Final Clinical Placement Bursary is offered by the Ministry of Health to students in an eligible health discipline that requires the completion of a final clinical placement as part of training.
For more information on student financial aid, contact the Student Service Centre:
Phone: 1-800-597-8278
Email: studentservices@gov.sk.ca