Advanced Education is collecting the personal information under the authority of sections 33(a) and (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) to determine and verify your eligibility for financial assistance, to administer (including research, statistical analysis, and evaluations) and to enforce student financial assistance programs in accordance with the Student Financial Assistance Act (Alberta), the Canada Student Loans Act and the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, each as may be amended from time to time. The use and disclosure of your personal information is managed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act  (Alberta).

The personal information in this application may be disclosed to:

a. federal government departments or agencies (including Employment and Social Development Canada) to verify any information you have provided, to determine your eligibility for financial assistance and to administer student financial assistance programs, and to conduct research, statistical analysis, and evaluations related to student financial assistance programs;

b. educational institutions to verify any information you have provided, to determine your eligibility for financial assistance, to assist your educational institution to respond to your inquiries concerning thestatus of your Application and to administer student fi nancial assistance programs;

c. any credit bureau to verify any information you have provided, to determine your eligibility for financial assistance and to administer student financial assistance programs.

If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this information, call the Alberta Student Aid Service Centre toll free at 1-855-606-2096 from anywhere in North America.

You can also mail your questions to
Alberta Student Aid,
Privacy Officer,
PO Box 28000 Stn Main,
Edmonton AB T5J 4R4.

​APPLICANT DECLARATION - Important - Read Carefully

The applicant (“I” or the “Applicant”) acknowledges and agrees that this application for financial assistance (the “Application”), together with any and all funds or other financial assistance received by the Applicant pursuant the
Students Finance Act
(Alberta),
the Student Loan Act
(Alberta) or the
Student Financial Assistance Act

(Alberta) from His Majesty the King in right of Alberta as represented by the Minister of Advanced Education(the “Minister” or “Advanced Education”) pursuant to this or any other application, shall be subject to, governed by and form part of the agreement for Alberta Student Aid, as amended from time to time, entered into between the Applicant and the Minister (i.e. the Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement - Alberta prior to February 6, 2020 or the Alberta Student Aid Agreement on or after February 6, 2020). Information on obtaining a copy of the Alberta Student Aid Agreement can be obtained at
studentaid.alberta.ca

I Declare And Warrant That:

the information that I have provided in this Application, and in all applicable Schedules, is true and complete. I understand that the information that I have provided is subject to review and assessment by the Minister in accordance with the
Student Financial Assistance Act (Alberta).

I have not applied to or received student financial assistance from another province or territory for the same period for which I am applying for financial assistance in this Application.
I Agree To:

immediately notify Advanced Education in writing of any change in my name, address, marital or common law partner status, financial circumstances, academic status or study period, any change in the address or financial circumstances of my spouse/partner, any change in the financial circumstances of my parents or guardians, or to any other information contained in this Application.

provide information or documents as requested by Advanced Education to verify any statements made in this Application.
use any financial assistance provided to pay my academic fees first; then I will pay other educational and living costs associated with my program of studies.
all or a portion of any financial assistance provided to me being directly remitted to my educational institution where my educational institution requests the payment of my tuition and mandatory fees.

​I Understand That:

I may be denied financial assistance if I fail to notify Advanced Education in writing of any change in my financial circumstances, marital or common law partner status, academic status or study period, or fail to provide documents or information as requested by Advanced Education to verify statements made in this Application.
if I make a false or misleading statement in this Application I may be denied financial assistance, and/or required to immediately repay all financial assistance received, and/or subject to criminal prosecution.
failure to disclose information or provide updated information as requested by Advanced Education may constitute the making of a false or misleading statement.

​I have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of the declarations contained within this Application.