Navigation Block On this page Alberta Loans Employment Insurance Scholarships Sponsorship Contact On this page Alberta Loans Employment Insurance Scholarships Sponsorship Contact Apprenticeship Funding Avenues Registered apprentices in Alberta who are attending full-time technical training have several options for financial assistance. Alberta Student Aid Apprenticeship programs are now eligible for Alberta Student Aid at designated institutions. Learn More Canada Apprentice Loan This Government of Canada initiative supports apprentices in a designated Red Seal trade. You can apply for up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per period of technical training. These funds can help with tuition, tools, equipment and living expenses to cover forgone wages and to help support your family. Learn More Employment Insurance - Apprentices & Occupational Trainees The Government of Canada may provide income support to eligible apprentices during periods of technical training through the Employment Insurance (EI) system. For up-to-date information about EI availability and requirements, please consult Service Canada directly. Learn More Apprenticeship & Industry Scholarships Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Scholarships recognize the excellence of Alberta apprentices and encourage recipients to complete their apprenticeship programs. Introduced in 2002, these scholarships are valued at $1,000 each. There are more than 900 scholarships available to apprentices in classroom instruction, and you don’t even have to apply to be eligible. All you need to do is consent and provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) – it’s that easy! Go to your MyTradesecrets account and click the Applications tab to provide or update your consent and SIN. If you have more than one active application, click on Details in the right-hand column to update your information. Apprenticeship and Industry Training Scholarship recipients are notified by November 1. Apprentices are reminded to ensure that their contact details in MyTradesecrets are current. Learn More Sponsorship If your agency would like to sponsor an apprentice for some or all educational costs and would like to be billed directly, please download and complete NWP's Apprentice Confirmation of Sponsorship form below. Download Form Get in Touch We are here to help you navigate the world of student and apprentice funding. Financial Aid Grande Prairie Office: H103 Campus: Grande Prairie Campus Phone: 780-539-2845 Email: financialaid@nwpolytech.ca Financial Aid Fairview Office: FAC131 Campus: Fairview Campus Toll-Free: 1-888-539-4772 Email: financialaidfairview@nwpolytech.ca