Official Guidelines Updated: March 2026
Important Update for 2025–2026:
The 2025–26 Saskatchewan Student Aid application is now open. Saskatchewan uses an integrated system — one application assesses you for both provincial and federal loans and grants simultaneously. Students can also choose a grants-only option to receive non-repayable funding without taking on a loan.
Saskatchewan offers a well-integrated student aid system that combines provincial and federal funding through a single application. Whether you are studying full-time or part-time, Saskatchewan Student Aid assesses you for loans, grants, and disability supports in one process — managed through the Advanced Education Student Portal.
Key programs include Saskatchewan Student Loans and Grants for full-time and part-time students, disability supports for students with permanent disabilities, and the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship for recent Grade 12 graduates. Federal funding is assessed automatically through the same application.
Let’s get into the details of Saskatchewan’s provincial funding programs.
What Kind of Funding Is Available?
- Loans to help cover tuition, books, and living costs — interest-free while you are studying
- Grants that do not need to be repaid, assessed automatically when you apply for student aid
- Grants-only funding — eligible students can decline the loan and receive only non-repayable grant funding
- Disability supports for students with permanent disabilities, covering specialized equipment and services
- Loan forgiveness for nursing and veterinary graduates who work in rural or high-need communities
One application through Saskatchewan Student Aid covers both provincial and federal funding. You do not need to apply separately for each program.
Pro Tip:
Did you know you can choose grants-only funding on your Saskatchewan Student Aid application? If you qualify for enough grant funding to cover your costs, you can decline the loan portion entirely — meaning no debt to repay. Check your eligibility before defaulting to a loan.
Who Can Apply?
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Be a resident of Saskatchewan
- Be enrolled in an eligible program at a designated post-secondary institution
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be in good standing on previous student loans
Student Loans and Grants
Saskatchewan Student Aid — Full-Time
Provides a mix of provincial loans and federal and provincial grants to eligible full-time students. The grant portion does not need to be repaid. Also covers local transportation, living expenses, and childcare. Indigenous students are not expected to make student contributions toward their education costs.
Saskatchewan Student Aid — Part-Time
Loan and grant support for students studying part-time. The provincial Saskatchewan Grant for Part-Time Students supplements the Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Studies. Students with dependants under 12 years of age (or over 12 with a permanent disability) may also qualify for an additional dependants grant.
Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities
Provides funding to cover the cost of specialized equipment and services needed for students with permanent disabilities to participate in post-secondary education — such as tutors, interpreters, assistive software, and technical aids. The Saskatchewan portion adds $2,000 on top of the federal grant, bringing the total available to $22,000 per year through the combined federal and provincial programs.
Loan Forgiveness
Post-secondary nursing and veterinary graduates who choose to work in rural or high-need communities in Saskatchewan may be eligible to have a portion of their student loan forgiven. This program is designed to attract and retain healthcare professionals in underserved areas of the province.
Contact Saskatchewan Student Aid for current eligibility criteria and forgiveness amounts.
Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship
The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship (SAS) provides non-repayable funding to eligible Saskatchewan Grade 12 graduates who continue into post-secondary studies at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution. If you graduated Grade 12 in Saskatchewan and are attending a designated school in the province, this scholarship is worth exploring.
The scholarship provides $750 per academic year, up to a lifetime maximum of $3,000. Applications are due by August 1 each year.
Other Financial Aid Options
In addition to provincial funding, Saskatchewan students may also qualify for federal programs such as Canada Student Grants, Canada Student Loans, Federal Student Scholarships, and Federal Student Bursaries. These are assessed automatically through your Saskatchewan Student Aid application.
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