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Apprenticeship Funding

Funding During School: Income Support Grant for Apprentices

General Information

  • Assistance is provided in the form of a non-repayable government grant to help you cover the cost of tuition, books and living expenses while you are in school.

2010-2011 Tuition and Fees            2010-2011 Estimated Books and Supply Costs  

Please note- Apprentices starting training after August 1, 2010 please indicate the estimated books and supply costs under the "Books (includes rentals)" box on top of page 2 of the application. Leave the "Supply Costs" box blank, since these costs are included with the book cost estimates.

2009-2010 Tuition and Fees            2009-2010 Estimated Books and Supply Costs

  • This grant is designed to help bridge the difference between your expenses and income, including Employment Insurance, while you are in school.
  • Grant funding is considered taxable income.

Application Process

  • Application forms are available from RDC Student Funding & Awards Office (Room 1101), any Canada-Alberta Service Centre, and Apprenticeship and Industry Training offices.
  • Staff in the Student Funding & Awards Office is available to review your completed application, make photocopies as required, and forward your application directly to Alberta Students Finance.
  • NOTE: Application forms must be received by Alberta Students Finance in Edmonton at least two weeks prior to your last day of classes in order to be processed.
  • Normal processing time is approximately six weeks. Apply early to have your grant in place for the start of your program.
  • Waitlisted?  You don't have to be registered to apply!  Submit your funding application so that if a spot becomes available your funding will be ready to be processed.
  • Attending back to back classes?  You'll need two separate application forms, one for each period of study.  Make it easier by filling them out at the same time! 

What If My Costs Are Higher?

Alberta Students Finance uses a Moderate Standard of Living Guideline in order to determine your allowable costs.  If your costs are higher than the guideline, the Student Funding & Awards Office can provide you with a complete list of acceptable receipts and documentation required in order to be considered for higher costs.  Please note that there are two different Standard of Living Guidelines available. Be sure you use the one that is designated for your training year. 

Standard of Living Guideline for Apprentices in training August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010.

Standard of Living Guideline for Apprentices in training August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011.

 

Checking the Status of your Application

To check the status of your application call 1.800.222.6485.  You will be required to provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Once your application is processed you will receive a Notice of Assessment in the mail. Your Notice of Assessment will state whether you are going to receive a grant. It will state the disbursement date of your grant - this is the date you can expect to receive a cheque. 

Appealing the Decision

If your circumstances change from what you indicated on your original application OR if you were not aware that you needed to submit receipts with your application, you may appeal your assessment. Please go to the Student Funding & Awards Office for a complete list of acceptable receipts and/or documentation required.

Change in Circumstance forms are available from the Student Funding & Awards Office.

Federal Apprenticeship Incentive Grant

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant ($1,000 per year) is available to registered apprentices once they have successfully completed their first or second year (level) of an approved Red Seal apprenticeship program. 

The Apprenticeship Completion Grant ($2,000) is available once you become a certified journeyman in a designated Red Seal trade. 

These grants are considered taxable income. Check with the Student Funding & Awards Office for more details.

Scholarships & Awards for Apprentices:

RDC Scholarships

There are various awards available to apprenticeship students in all the years of training. Visit Awards & Scholarships for more information.

External Awards

Apprenticeship students can also refer to many different websites which provide scholarships and awards.  Various deadlines and eligibility criteria apply. 

Check with the Student Funding & Awards Office for more details.

 

Student Funding & Awards Office
Room 1101 | RDC
t: 403.342.3254 | e: financialaid@rdc.ab.ca