Official Guidelines Updated: March 2026
Key Facts for 2025–2026:
Part-time Saskatchewan Student Aid provides up to $10,000 in federal loans (lifetime limit) plus up to $3,320 in non-repayable grants per year. One application covers both federal and provincial funding. A grants-only option is available. Part-time students take between 20% and 59% of a full course load.
Part-time Saskatchewan Student Aid supports Saskatchewan residents who are pursuing post-secondary studies on a part-time basis — those balancing work, family, or other commitments alongside their education. One application covers federal and provincial loans and grants. Like the full-time program, you are automatically assessed for non-repayable grants when you apply, and you can choose the grants-only option to avoid taking on a loan.
Funding Available
| Funding Type | Maximum Amount | Repayable? |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Student Loan — Part-Time | Up to $10,000 (lifetime cumulative limit) | Yes |
| Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students | Up to $2,520 per year | No |
| Saskatchewan Student Grant for Part-Time Students | Up to $800 per year | No |
| Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependants (1–2 dependants) | Up to $2,688 per year (up to $56/week) | No |
| Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependants (3+ dependants) | Up to $2,688 per year (up to $84/week) | No |
Dependants for the purposes of these grants are children under 12 years of age, or over 12 years of age with a permanent disability.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for part-time Saskatchewan Student Aid, you must meet the same general requirements as full-time applicants:
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person.
- Be a Saskatchewan resident — generally having lived in Saskatchewan for at least 12 consecutive months before your study period (excluding time as a full-time student), or being a new permanent resident who has only lived in Saskatchewan.
- Demonstrate financial need under program criteria.
- Be enrolled at a designated post-secondary institution in an approved program of at least 12 weeks.
- Take between 20% and 59% of a full course load. (Students with a disability can choose to be assessed as full-time or part-time if they are taking between 40% and 59% of a full course load.)
- Be in good standing on previous student loans.
- Meet the scholastic standard for part-time aid — successfully completing all courses for which funding was issued.
- Be within the program duration limit and under the lifetime assistance limit.
Grants-Only Option:
You can choose grants-only funding on your part-time student aid application, accepting grants while declining the federal loan. Applying for student aid does not obligate you to take a loan — you are in full control of whether you borrow.
Benefits of Part-Time Student Aid
Saskatchewan student loans are interest-free during your studies and carry lower interest rates than most private lending options during repayment. You do not need to begin repaying your loan until six months after you leave your program. The Repayment Assistance Plan is available if you have difficulty repaying after graduation.
Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship
Part-time students who graduated from Grade 12 in Saskatchewan within the last 10 years and are enrolled at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution are also automatically assessed for the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship ($750/year, lifetime maximum $3,000) when they apply for student aid.
How to Apply
Apply online through the Advanced Education Student Portal at sfaonlineapp.gov.sk.ca. Online applications process significantly faster than paper applications. Apply at least two months before your classes start. Applications and changes to your information must be received at least 30 days before your study period end date.
For questions, contact the Student Service Centre at 1-800-597-8278 or studentservices@gov.sk.ca.
Important — NSLSC Access Change for 2025-26:
Effective May 2025, students must log in to their National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) account through a My Service Canada Account (MSCA). All students — existing borrowers and new applicants alike — need an MSCA. Register at canada.ca/my-service-canada-account in advance to avoid delays in receiving your funding.
Other Financial Aid Options
If your course load increases to 60% or more, you may qualify for Full-Time Saskatchewan Student Aid, which provides higher loan and grant maximums plus living expense support. Students with a disability may also access the Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities (up to $22,000/year) alongside their part-time student aid.
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