Financial Planning

In preparing to finance your post-secondary studies or further training, you will want to research information about funding sources, such as funding for training programs, scholarships, student loans and other awards.

For great tips on how to save for post-secondary education, review our videos and publications.

For more detailed information on possible funding see:

• Alberta Works for Funding – access education funding or training funding to obtain the skills necessary to get a job, get a better job or keep your job.
• Alberta Scholarships and Bursaries – search the databases on Alberta Scholarships and Bursaries for post-secondary education.
• Students Finance – find information about financial assistance for Albertans to attend post-secondary studies.

Here are some external websites that provide information on post-secondary financing:

• EDULINX – a loan service bureau for student loan information
• Learning Clicks – a free presentation given by post-secondary students that helps students in junior and senior high plan for education and training after high school.
• ScholarshipsCanada.com – scholarship information for Canadians
• Studentawards.com – more scholarship information for Canadians.
• Canada Student Loans Program – information about the Government of Canada loan program
• CanLearn/National Student Loan Service Centre – information on saving, planning and paying for your post-secondary education.