Canada Student Loans Program

Government of Canada - Employment and Social Development Canada


Description
Provides loans for post-secondary students and information about repayment methods.

Service offers:

  • loans for post-secondary students
  • information and resources for repaying student loans
  • repayment assistance for students with financial challenges and permanent disabilities
  • student loan forgiveness for medical professionals working in rural or remote areas
  • grants do not need to be paid back
  • students may be eligible for more than one type of grant

Affiliation: National Student Loans Service Centre, Student Aid Alberta
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • Canadian citizens, a permanent resident of Canada or designated as a protected person
  • be a permanent resident of Alberta or territory that issues Canada Student Grants or Loans
  • demonstrate financial need
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
  • by telephone or by mail 
  • visit website to send an inquiry by e-mail 
  • visit website to apply for loans through Alberta Student Aid 
  • visit website to log in to your National Student Loans Service Centre account 
  • visit website for the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) program

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Contact for details. As waiting period varies. 


Toll Free
1-888-815-4514 (National Student Loans Service Centre)
Telephone
800-2-225-2501 (National Student Loans Service Centre - Outside of North America)
TTY
1-888-815-4556 (National Student Loans Service Centre)
Web Site
https://www.csnpe-nslsc.canada.ca/en/home
Languages
English; French
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 15, 2024
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Hours listed above are for the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC), not Alberta Student Aid.