In addition to your tuition, books and supplies costs, the living expenses below are considered as part of your financial needs when your application is assessed for student funding. Do keep in mind, that funding is capped for each type of program length, and may not cover all of your expenses.
MONTHLY CHILD CARE COSTS for children under 12 years of age:
- Allowable child care cost is $75 per month per child without receipts.
- Actual child care costs after subsidy may be considered with receipts up to a maximum of $530 per month per child.
Student Finance may consider higher or extra costs such as:
- rent or mortgage (include a copy of the rent or mortgage agreement)
- basic utilities (include copies of bills for the last three months for power, water, gas and phone only)
- child support payments (include a copy of the court order and proof of payment for the past four months OR a copy of the maintenance enforcement report)
- travel (for students who commute or cannot use public transit)
- spouse’s/partner’s student loan payments (the lender must confirm these payments)
If you need further assistance you can contact the Student Funding Contact Centre:
- phone: Toll-free in Canada at 1-800-222-6485
(Student funding advisors are available
8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday)
Calgary (Main) Campus - Virtual students please use this campus.
Our Provincial Education number is 7353, Institution Number is 246374 and the Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma’s Calgary Program Number is 59026 and specialization number is 92135.
Edmonton Campus
Our Institution Number is 254004 and the Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma’s Edmonton Program Number is 62105 and specialization number is 99173.
