Alberta Student Aid
Grants and low-interest loans for Alberta residents. We help you apply.
Most ABES students are eligible. Permanent residents OK.
Your path to day one, made clear.
A real person will walk you through the application, funding and paperwork. Start with a conversation, then take one step at a time.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Your route to day one.
Five clear moments from first call to first class. An advisor can help you work through them.
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Start class
Orientation, scrubs, and day one.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Admission requirements.
Choose a program to see the requirements currently listed for it. If your program is missing details, admissions can confirm them.
Pharmacy Assistant
View program details- Age 18+ by program start date
- Grade 10 English or CLB 7+ for newcomers
Medical Device Reprocessing Sterile Processing
View program details- Age 18+ by program start date
- Grade 10 English or CLB 7+ for newcomers
- 2 years post-secondary training in health care or life sciences
Practical Nursing
View program details- High School
- Biology
- Math
Health Care Aide
View program details- Age 18+ by program start date
- Grade 10 English or CLB 7+ for newcomers
- Standard First Aid + CPR-C (we can arrange)
- Negative TB test (recent within 6 months)
- Updated immunizations per Alberta Health
- Clean Police Information Check with vulnerable sector
Ask admissions for the current requirements for Dental Office Administration, Community Support Worker, Medical Laboratory Assistant and Unit Clerk & Medical Office Assistant.
PAYING FOR SCHOOL
Funding options in plain English.
Your advisor can help you talk through aid, instalments or sponsorship before you commit to a seat.
ABES monthly instalments
Tuition can be spread over the program length. Ask admissions for current terms.
Arranged with admissions at intake.
Indigenous sponsorship
Tuition is billed directly to your sponsor, where applicable.
For members of Treaty 7 nations and the Métis Nation of Alberta.
QUESTIONS
Answers to the things you’re wondering.
Still unsure? Admissions can help you find the next step for your situation.
I don't have my Grade 12 diploma. Can I still apply?
It depends on the program. Check its requirements above. If something is missing, admissions can show you the pathways that exist.
How long is the application review?
We review applications on a rolling basis, as they arrive.
Can I work while studying?
Yes. Schedules are built around part-time work. Class time and practicum are scheduled differently.
Are my international credentials accepted?
Often yes — we work with newcomers to find equivalent pathways. Bring your transcripts to your free advisor call.
What's the language requirement?
Where a program sets a language level, it is listed with its requirements above. CLB means Canadian Language Benchmark. We also offer a free ABES English assessment.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Talk to an admissions advisor.
By phone or in person. Bring your questions. We’ll bring the path forward.