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Use this application form to apply for the Advancing Futures program.
Advancing Futures is a transitional support program for current and former youth in government care aged 18 to 24. The program provides social and emotional supports and funding to eligible students while they pursue post-secondary studies.
To learn more about the program, visit our Prospective Students page.
Application deadline
The deadline to apply for Fall 2022 funding is June 1, 2022.
Note: it can take up to 30 days after the application deadline for applications to be reviewed. Requesting updates sooner than this will not result in faster processing. It takes 8 to 10 weeks after the application deadline for applications to be fully processed.
Read Advancing Futures' eligibility criteria.
Contact us if you still have questions.
Students must have applied to their program of study before applying to Advancing Futures. Students do not need to have been accepted into their program of study to apply to Advancing Futures. Proof of application to or enrolment in the intended program of study must be submitted when applying to Advancing Futures.
Use the application form below and include a copy of proof of applying to a program of study.
Applications will not be considered unless accompanied by proof of application, conditional acceptance, acceptance or enrolment (issued by the institution).
Use this form to apply to Advancing Futures.
The personal information you provide is being collected under Section 33(c) of the Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to identify your needs for Advancing Futures' supports and funding and other related programs.
The personal information provided will also be used and disclosed in the application process, for ongoing verification, and the delivery of programs, benefits or services offered by the Government of Alberta, and for program evaluation and ongoing improvement.
Questions regarding the collection and use of your personal information can be addressed to Jackie Astle at [email protected] or 780-644-2559.
If your application is moved forward in our process, you will be contacted. At that time, you will be asked to submit the documents listed below.
Do not submit any of these with your application.
Start gathering these items now and submit them when requested. Do not submit original documents. Make copies or scan documents to send.
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