Student Loans and Grants
If you’re a full-time or part-time domestic(*) student taking a post-secondary career certificate or diploma program, you may be eligible for government loans and grants. For information and to apply, go to studentaid.alberta.ca. (*) A domestic student is defined as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Important for All Student Loan Applicants (Alberta and Out of Province)
If you believe your tuition won’t be received by the college’s payment deadline, please notify the Financial Aid team immediately at financialaid@bowvalleycollege.ca
If you receive a student loan, the approved funds will be sent directly to you. It's your responsibility to keep track of the tuition and fees owed to the college and ensure they are paid according to the college’s payment schedule.
Loan Agreements
Be sure to sign both of your loan agreements (there will be two).
Married/Common-Law Applicants
If you are applying as a married or common-law student, you must return the spousal consent and declaration before receiving your funds.
Student Loan Rejection
If your loan application has been denied, please notify the Financial Aid team immediately at financialaid@bowvalleycollege.ca
How to get assistance
Our Center for Financial Empowerment is a dedicated team of financial coaches, student loan experts, and awards advisors. As you explore the various supports available, you may need to connect with different specialists within our team to gain a comprehensive understanding of your options.
You can meet with a Financial Aid Advisor for assistance with student loans and grants. If you need help booking an appointment or if you have questions, you can email financialaid@bowvalleycollege.ca or call 587-390-6260 to set up an appointment (phone, video, and in-person options available). If you are not seeking student loan advice and only looking for scholarships and bursaries, please refer to our awards page.
Financial Aid Advisors Student Awards Advisors
(Student loans, grants and loan re-payments) (scholarships and bursaries offered through the college)
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Student Loan Information Sessions
For detailed information about student loans please attend one of our student loan information sessions. To register, please email financialaid@bowvalleycollege.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions & Other Resources
- For Financial Aid (i.e. Student Loans and Grants) FAQs, click here.
- Use our Guide to Studies Information to help you complete your Financial Aid application correctly.
- Check out our Financial Aid Quick Facts for information at a glance.
- Not sure how to complete your Loan Agreements? We can help!
- Our Loan Repayment Guide will help you understand how repayment works.
Other Funding Options
If government funding isn't right for you, there are other options that might fit:
Third-Party Sponsorship
Financial help from other sources is called third-party sponsorship and includes parents, employers, bands, associations, churches, and other groups. This is an option for both full-time and part-time students.
Windmill Microlending
Windmill Microlending can provide affordable loans of up to $15,000 to immigrants and refugees in Canada to pay for the licensing or training you need to get back to your field of work. This is an option for both full-time and part-time students. Windmill is a non-profit charity, since 2005. Visit windmillmicrolending.org for more information.
Student Line of Credit
Contact your bank directly to find out more about getting a line of credit.
