2023-2024 Operational Policy & Procedures
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Chapter 7:
Designation for Student Loans and Grants- Introduction to Designation
- Canada and Alberta Acts and Regulations
- General Program Designation Requirements
- Accelerated Programs
- Pan-Canadian Designation Policy Framework
- Obtaining Designation Status
- Requirements for Alberta Educational Institutions and Programs
- Alberta Private Career Colleges (PCCs)
- Change of Ownership
- Accredited Indigenous Post-Secondary Institutions in Alberta
- Accredited Divinity Programs
- Requirements for Programs at Educational Institutions Outside of Alberta
- Additional Requirements for Programs Delivered Online
- Maintaining Designation Status
- De-designation
- Contact Information – Designation Process and Policy Inquiries
Contact Information – Designation Process and Policy Inquiries
Students and educational institutions are encouraged to contact Alberta Student Aid to assist with any inquiries as they relate to designation policies and processes.
For inquiries about designation criteria and the status of a designation request:
For inquiries about repayment rates, how to develop a loan repayment strategy, and the Alberta Institution Designation Agreement (AIDA):
- Email: piaunit@gov.ab.ca