Training for Schools
Alberta Student Aid offers training for staff from schools, Alberta Advanced Education, and other Government of Alberta staff who work with post-secondary students receiving student aid. The courses are free of charge:
Alberta Student Aid training sessions are suspended due to COVID-19
SA101: Student Aid Basics
An overview of Alberta Student Aid's full-time program. Topics include:
- Provincial and federal funding programs
- Types of loan and grant funding
- Eligibility requirements for students, programs and schools
Duration: One full-day
Prerequisite: None
SA104: Funding for Students with Permanent Disabilities
School staff must attend this course to be authorized to sign the Schedule 4. Topics include:
- Types of funds available for students with permanent disabilities
- How to complete the Schedule 4
- Information and resources for disability advisors
Duration: Half-day
Prerequisite: SA101: Student Aid Basics
SA106: Part-time Funding
A look at Alberta Student Aid's part-time program. Topics include:
- Eligibility and applications
- Types of Funding
- Role of school advisors
- Repayment
Duration: Half-day
Prerequisite: SA101: Student Aid Basics
SA201: Educational Institution Essentials
Designed specifically for staff at private and public post-secondary schools with a focus on systems and business practices. Topics include:
- Designation requirements
- Confirmation of registration procedures
- Loan repayment
Duration: One full-day
Prerequisite: SA101: Student Aid Basics
SA202: Information for Private Career Colleges
This course provides essential information and best-practices for representatives and owners of private vocational schools. Topics include:
- Reporting withdrawals and refunding tuition
- Amending registration
- Repayment rates
- Loan repayment strategies
Duration: One full-day
Prerequisite: SA101: Student Aid Basics
Other Resources:
Register for online presentations (webinars) on the federal student loan repayment process at:
Look for these Student Aid training resources in the Resources for Schools section:
Confirmation of Registration (COR) Guide & Tip Sheet |
Learn about how to confirm registration status of students. |
Educational Institutions Procedures Guide |
See various procedures required by authorized school officials |
Learn about Alberta’s process and criteria for designating programs, and how post-secondary schools are evaluated to maintain designation: