Need help accessing Student Aid or completing the student loan application process? Our North West College (NWC) Registrar can help!
Saskatchewan Student Aid Application Process
You are eligible to apply for government student Aid if you are:
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Accepted in a Full-time/Part-time program
- Your enrolment must be at least six consecutive weeks in length
Contact the Student Services Associate assigned to your class, visit the NWC website for Saskatchewan Student Aid and Grant Information or get more information from the Saskatchewan Student Aid website. You may also want to explore additional scholarship opportunities - check out the Funding and Scholarships page on the NWC website.
When attending the Registrar meeting:
- Please ensure you have your Social Insurance Number, Health card available, and last year's income information (T4, Notice of Assessment)
- If married or Common law, please bring in your Social Insurance Number, Health card and previous year's income information (T4, NOA)
- If you have Dependants, please bring their Health Card
The Registrar will assist with the student application form. The Program Information Form (PIF) will be completed by the Registrar and submitted to Saskatchewan Student Aid.
Within ten business days, you should receive an email from the Saskatchewan Student Aid office. To contact the Saskatchewan Student Service Centre for support, call 1-306-787-5620, or the toll free line 1-800-597-8278.
Please follow the directions in the email. If additional Information is required, please submit it. If you need support, schedule a meeting with the Student Services Associate assigned to your class. You will receive your Saskatchewan Student Aid allocation if no additional information is required.
You will receive an email from the National Student Loans Service (NSLSC) with a link to Register Your Online Account. Please watch the Video on the NWC website to Register your online Account and add your bank information. If you are having difficulty Registering your Online Account, Please call the NSLSC 1-888-815-4514.
In order to receive your grant and/or loan money, NWC will need to confirm that you are enrolled. After you successfully register your account with the NSLSC, the college will verify your enrolment with them. NWC will deduct your tuition fees from the total loan amount, and the rest will be deposited into your bank account. It is your responsibility to pay for your books - please go to the NWC front desk for assistance).
Grant Only Funding
Grant Only Funding option is available during Saskatchewan Student Aid application process.
Indigenous Student Supports
Indigenous students may qualify for support through Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and their Post-Secondary Student Support Program. You can find more information about support provided by the Government of Canada through ISC here.
Provincial and Territorial Student Aid Offices
Canada Student Grants and Loans - Applying through Saskatchewan Student Aid will also consider your eligibility for Canada Student Aid.
After you apply, your provincial or territorial student Aid service will be in touch with you for the steps that will follow
Student Aid Extensions
Students applying for Saskatchewan Student Aid are not required to complete a new application , but will have to request that a Program Information Form (PIF) to be completed by the Registrar's office. To make this request, please email our registrar at olukayode.awosile@northwestcollege.ca. You may also go the front desk for assistance or Call North West College at 1-306-937-5100.
Dual Registration form
Students who are enrolled at more than one institution:
- If the full course load consists of classes from more than one educational institution and the combination of course enrolments is the equivalent of a full-time registration, you must complete the dual registration form.
- Dual Registration Fillable PDF Download
Drop in for assistance with your Saskatchewan Student Aid application
Drop-in sessions are held in frontline computer , so you can log in and get direct support working through challenges you might be facing. Drop-in sessions are open to current and future students. Parents and friends are welcome to join you! No registration required.
- Mondays 9am -12 noon Throughout January 2025.
Book an Appointment for Student Loans Assistance or Other Help
Click Here to Book
Resources
Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education - Student Portal
Saskatchewan Student Aid Handbook - PDF Download
Video - Who is the NSLSC?
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Am I eligible for Saskatchewan Student Aid? |
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| I have uploaded my documents, but they are still showing as required. Did I do something wrong? | The status of your documents will only change after they are reviewed. If you submitted your documents and the status did not change, it means that the documents are waiting to be processed. The current processing time is 6 weeks. |
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| When is the deadline to apply for Saskatchewan Student Aid? | 30 days before your program end date |
| How will I get my student funding? | Your funding is automatically applied to your account balance at North West College. the remainder will be deposited into your bank account. If your tuition and fees is $4000, and you are receiving $5,000 from the NSLSC, your balance at NWC will be paid by NSLSC automatically and the remaining $1000 will be deposited into your bank account. |
| When do I need to start paying back my Students loans? | You will need to start paying back your Saskatchewan Student Aid six months after you graduate or leave full-time studies. You don’t need to start paying back your Students loan if you continue in school full-time for the next study period. |
| I received a notice from the NSLSC that the end of my study period is approaching, and my repayment will begin six months later. What should I do? | This notice is for your information only. If you are returning to school full-time within the next six months, please submit a full-time Saskatchewan Student Aid application. This will notify NSLSC that you are a full-time student and will update your study period end date. If you are not returning to school during this time, this notice will inform you of when your repayment period will begin. |
| How do I pay back my student loan? | You can pay back your student loan using the National Student Loans Service Centre, not the Saskatchewan Student Aid portal. Sign in to your National Student Loans Service Centre account to:
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| How much will my monthly payments be? | The amount of your monthly loan payment will depend on a number of factors – your total loan amount, how quickly you want to re-pay your debt, and the interest rate. |
Tools to Simplify the Repayment Process
You can find tools on the NSLSC website to help simplify and improve your repayment process. These include:
- NSLSC repayment calculator
- Pre-authorized debit: activate this option online to automatically make student loan payments every month.
- Repayment notice: important information about your repayment terms, such as amount owing, repayment start date and repayment amount can be found by accessing the repayment notice feature online.
- Virtual repayment counsellor: a virtual repayment counsellor can help you identify the best repayment path and ensure regular, timely loan repayments.
- One-time payment: make lump-sum payments through the NSLSC website to accelerate repaying your loan.