Grant Funding

Have you applied to an ESL, academic upgrading, or employment training program? Alberta Works for Learners has grant funding options available to eligible students to assist in completing training goals.

After applying to NorQuest College, you can discuss this option and complete the required Alberta Works for Learners application with a Student Navigator. Once your funding application is complete, it is forwarded to the Learner Income Support Office to be processed. The processing time is approximately six to eight weeks.

Financial Aid Office

Location:
Room 1-204, Civic Employees Legacy Tower, Downtown Campus

Phone:
780.644.6130

Fall 2019
May 21, 2019 Applicants can start applying for Alberta Works funding
July 19, 2019 The last day to submit Alberta Works funding (subject to program, course and funding availability)
Winter 2020
October 7, 2019 Applicants can start applying for Alberta Works funding
November 15, 2019 The last day to submit Alberta Works funding (subject to program, course and funding availability)
Spring 2020
February 3, 2020 Applicants can start applying for Alberta Works funding
March 20, 2020 The last day to submit Alberta Works funding (subject to program, course and funding availability)

Note: The deadline for Alberta Works funding is subject to change based on availability of funds and classes.

Applying for Alberta Works Income Support

There are some basic eligibility requirements to consider:

  • you are able to demonstrate financial need to access education
  • you require training to obtain and maintain employment
  • you are prepared to come to school whether it is full-time or part-time
  • you have been out of the regular school system for at least 12 consecutive months at some point in your education
  • you meet other basic criteria to access this funding as per Alberta Works for Learners guidelines
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