It is very important that you apply for funding early to avoid financial hardship. To learn more, follow the links on the left. Current or recent recipients of Employment Insurance may be eligible for special funding.

Even if you have been accepted to a course or program, you must have your fees paid or a written guarantee of funding before you can begin. Payment arrangements must be made on or before the first day of the term or your registration will be cancelled.

Other Sources of Funding

See your financial institution to find out whether you qualify for a student loan or student line of credit.

Sources of Funding for Aboriginal Students

Aboriginal Students who are eligible may seek funding through the First Nations Resources Centre or by contacting their Band Education Counsellor. Other Aboriginal agencies, corporations, and individual bands have educational funds available to Aboriginal students. For more information, contact the Aboriginal Student Liaison Services at (780) 644-6130.

Aboriginal Students Scholarships

The College administers various scholarship funds and awards. For more information,
call (780) 644-5800.

 

Alberta Student Finance Funding

Sponsorship

Federal and provincial governments may provide financial assistance to adults enrolled at the College. To find out whether you are eligible for funding, contact a NorQuest College Student Advisor at (780) 644-6130 or an Alberta Career Development Counsellor at (780) 427-2740 or 1-800-222-6485 (throughout Alberta).

Alberta Student Finance

The two programs available are:

• Skills Development Grants, available to qualified students in Academic Upgrading and Employment Preparation programs, English as a Second Language programs, and some eligible career programs.
• Student loans, available to qualified students in Career and Skills programs

If you are a Support for Independence (S.F.I.) recipient with Alberta Family and Social Services and you qualify for Academic Upgrading or Employment Programs, contact your social worker to access the Skills Development Grant program.

For information on how to apply, follow the appropriate link below at Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS)

Student Loans

If you need financial assistance, apply to the Student Finance Board as early as possible. It can take six to eight weeks for the loan to be processed. Application forms are available at the Student Finance Board or at the NorQuest College Information Centre (Room 125).

If you need help filling out the student loan forms, please make an appointment with one of our Student Advisors by calling (780) 644-6130.

To have your loan processed, make an appointment to see a Student Aid Officer by calling the Registrar's Office at (780) 644-66130. Distance students can make a telephone appointment with a Student Aid and Awards Officer by calling (780) 644-6130.

Apply online at www.alis.gov.ab.ca

 

Part-Time Program Funding

You may be eligible for funding if you are attending NorQuest College's Continuing Education courses or part-time programs.

Application forms are available at our Information Centre. Call (780) 644-6000.

 

Funding for Students with Disabilities

Canada Study Grants for Students with Permanent Disabilities

Canada Study Grants provides support to post-secondary students with disabilities. A maximum of $8,000 per academic year is available for full-time students (minimum 40% course load) for exceptional expenses resulting from the disability, such as tutors, specialized transportation, or equipment.

Grants are also available to 'high needs students with permanent disabilities.' Full-time students may qualify for up to $2,000 per year. Part-time students (minimum 20% course load) may receive up to $1,200 per year.

Students must include Schedule 4 which is the form necessary to apply for this grant when they complete an application for financial assistance.

More information on Canada Study Grants may be found at www.canlearn.ca

Disability Related Employment Support Program (DRESP) (Formerly Vocational Rehabilitation of Disabled Person Program [VRDP])

This program provides financial assistance to cover the costs of disability related needs for individual students.

For more information, call the Canada Alberta Service Centre at (780) 427-3722 or check the DRES fact sheet at http://www3.gov.ab.ca/hre/dres/index.asp.

DRES counsellors come to NorQuest on a regular basis to meet with new applicants. Approval and assessment of appropriate services usually requires from 10 to 12 weeks. Requests for specialized equipment may take longer. Students must apply for separate funding to cover tuition and the cost of books.

All new applicants who require support are expected to follow through with their DRES application or their registration may be deferred.