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COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Apply for post-secondary learning options and explore student supports, such as financial assistance.
You have a goal in mind, and know what program or institution you want to attend.
Now you’re ready to apply.
Most institutions accept applications until:
Some exceptions include:
See institution websites for details about their application deadlines and start dates.
Post-secondary programs in Alberta are in high demand. Applying early will ensure your application is submitted before available spaces are filled.
Different programs and institutions have different application criteria.
Confirm admission requirements before you start your application to a post-secondary institution. Their requirements could be different from other institutions you’re considering.
You can find out by calling the institution’s admissions office, or visiting the admissions section of their website.
As a general rule, make sure you have:
How you apply depends on the types of institutions you want to attend.
ApplyAlberta makes it easy for you to apply to one or more publicly funded post-secondary institution in Alberta.
Using this online system to apply allows you to:
Visit ApplyAlberta for details.
Not all adult learning providers in Alberta use ApplyAlberta. If you don’t see your institution on ApplyAlberta, you must apply directly to them. Most institutions accept applications online. When in doubt, contact your institution or visit their website for more information.
If your application is accepted and you choose to enrol, you can plan to apply for student loans, if you need them. Alberta Student Aid starts taking online loan applications in June of each year.
If you’re an Alberta student, you could be eligible to receive loans and grants provided by both the Alberta and Canada governments:
When you apply for student aid in Alberta, you’re automatically assessed for both Alberta and Canada government student loans and grants. You’re only able to access many of these grants if you apply for Alberta student aid.
Find out if you could be eligible for student aid.
Applying to several different post-secondary institutions increases your chances of being accepted into one of your preferred choices. Read about how applying to multiple institutions worked out for a Learning Clicks ambassador.
If you’re not accepted into the program or institution you want, find out why. Then use those reasons to strengthen your application for next time.
Consider:
Above all, don’t give up. You may not reach your goal as quickly as you planned, but it’s still within your reach.
Find supports that may be available to you while you study.
It’s okay to change your mind. Not everyone has a clear-cut path through post-secondary. In fact, many Albertans:
If you do change your mind partway through your post-secondary education, credits or credentials you’ve already earned could be transferable to another post-secondary program. Use the Transfer Alberta Search tool to find out.
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