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Government investments in publicly funded post-secondary institutions support operations, building projects and maintenance.
Public post-secondary institutions receive funding from government for:
These institutions also receive one-time grants for specific purposes. Independent Academic Institutions do not receive capital or maintenance funding.
Capital and operating grant amounts are calculated every year as part of government’s budget process.
Read more about the Alberta budget.
Operating grants help publicly funded institutions function and deliver approved learning programs for credit. These grants also help pay expenses associated with delivering educational programming, such as:
This grant support reduces the impact these costs can have on a student’s tuition. Institutions that receive these grants are either:
These funds also support apprenticeship and other programs designated for student financial assistance.
Every year, publicly funded institutions receive operating funds through the Campus Alberta Grant. This grant supports the delivery of approved credit programs and apprenticeship seats.
Institutions use their operating dollars as they see fit, based on their needs and priorities.
For-profit, private institutions (such as private career colleges) do not receive:
These institutions can indirectly receive funding support if they offer approved credit programs. Students enrolled in these programs may be eligible for:
Enrolled students use these funds to pay for tuition and other fees.
Capital project funding amounts are determined through the annual provincial budgeting process. These funds help institutions build or renovate buildings used for:
Provincial funding also supports expansion projects needed for:
Provincial funding is not provided for projects focused on:
Read about the several capital projects completed over the past 3 years.
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