Apprentice Services
Financial Support
Financial assistance for apprentices
Registered Alberta apprentices may be eligible for financial assistance when attending the classroom instruction portion of their programs.
- Alberta Student Aid provides loans and grants to apprentices registered in the Alberta apprenticeship program with Apprenticeship and Industry Training who are attending an approved classroom instruction program as a full-time student.
- Advancing Futures is an Alberta funding and support program for current and former youth in government care, aged 18-24, who wish to pursue post-secondary studies, including apprenticeship training.
- The federal government provides apprentices registered in Red Seal trades with interest-free loans to assist with the cost of classroom instruction.
- During periods of classroom instruction, apprentices are able to claim Employment Insurance (EI).
Student Loans and Grants
Find out what loan and grant funding options are available and what you qualify for.