Applying for government financial aid
Did you know you can apply for student loans and grants online with one application? Submit your application through your home province or territory of residence. Apply in mid-June for programs commencing on or after Aug. 1.
Applications take four to six weeks to process, so be sure to apply early.

Your money

Confirmation of registration letters
Confirmation of registration letters are available to registered students. You can download your confirmation of registration letter through MyCreds.

Upcoming Money Smart session
Ready to take control of your finances and make smarter money moves? Summer is the perfect time to level up your financial knowledge. Let's grow those money skills—your future self will thank you!
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Open award applications
Submit your application now for Indigenous Careers Awards, Jason Lang Scholarships and Louise McKinney Scholarships.

Check your Student Centre to-do list
Do you have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to-do in your Student Centre? Be sure to submit a SIN in your Student Centre "Home" section.
Funding your education
You'll likely use a variety of sources to cover the costs of attending university. This might include awards, scholarships, bursaries, RESPs, money from your family, a part-time job or student loans.
Undergraduate Awards — Financing Your Education
Awards can reduce the cost of your education, lightening the financial burden of student loans and tuition, but they can also be so much more. It’s recognition; it's also a relief and joy. In this video, you’ll see how awards impacted UCalgary students Grace Webber, Angela Situ and Marcus Gee.
Wondering how much your degree will cost? Create a customized estimate with our online cost estimator.