Student aid applications for the 2024 academic year are open
Visit studentaid.alberta.ca for details about applying for student aid. Be sure to submit your application as soon as possible to get your funds organized for the new school year.
Note: government student assistance programs (student loans) are available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and American citizens.

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Open award competitions
Applications are now being accepted for the Jason Lang Scholarship and the Indigenous Careers Award.

New feature in your Student Centre
The term account summary feature in the My Financials section of Student Center (my.ucalgary.ca) provides a detailed summary of all financial transactions on your account for a specified term.

Interested in full funding to start a graduate degree?
McCall MacBain Scholarships offer mentorship, a leadership program and full funding. Applications close on Sept. 27.
Funding your education
You'll likely use a variety of sources to cover the costs of attending university. This might include awards, scholarships, bursaries, RESPs, money from your family, a part-time job or student loans.
Undergraduate Awards — Financing Your Education
Awards can reduce the cost of your education, lightening the financial burden of student loans and tuition, but they can also be so much more. It’s recognition; it's also a relief and joy. In this video, you’ll see how awards impacted UCalgary students Grace Webber, Angela Situ and Marcus Gee.
Wondering how much your degree will cost? Create a customized estimate with our online cost estimator.