Apprenticeship Funding Avenues

Registered apprentices in Alberta who are attending full-time technical training have several options for financial assistance.

Alberta Student Aid

Apprenticeship programs are now eligible for Alberta Student Aid at designated institutions.

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Canada Apprentice Loan

This Government of Canada initiative supports apprentices in a designated Red Seal trade. You can apply for up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per period of technical training. These funds can help with tuition, tools, equipment and living expenses to cover forgone wages and to help support your family.

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Employment Insurance - Apprentices & Occupational Trainees

The Government of Canada may provide income support to eligible apprentices during periods of technical training through the Employment Insurance (EI) system. 

For up-to-date information about EI availability and requirements, please consult Service Canada directly.

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Apprenticeship & Industry Scholarships

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Scholarships recognize the excellence of Alberta apprentices and encourage recipients to complete their apprenticeship programs.

Introduced in 2002, these scholarships are valued at $1,000 each. There are more than 900 scholarships available to apprentices in classroom instruction, and you don’t even have to apply to be eligible. All you need to do is consent and provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) – it’s that easy! Go to your MyTradesecrets account and click the Applications tab to provide or update your consent and SIN. If you have more than one active application, click on Details in the right-hand column to update your information.

Apprenticeship and Industry Training Scholarship recipients are notified by November 1. Apprentices are reminded to ensure that their contact details in MyTradesecrets are current.

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Get in Touch

We are here to help you navigate the world of student and apprentice funding.

Financial Aid Grande Prairie

Office: H103

Campus: Grande Prairie Campus

Phone: 780-539-2845

Email: financialaid@nwpolytech.ca

Financial Aid Fairview

Office: FAC131

Campus: Fairview Campus

Phone: 780-835-6654

Toll-Free: 1-888-539-4772

Email: financialaidfairview@nwpolytech.ca