Home/About AEEL/Programs & Services/Provincial Training Allowance (PTA)

Provincial Training Allowance (PTA)

Welcome to Provincial Training Allowance (PTA)

The Provincial Training Allowance (PTA) provides income support to low-income students enrolled in approved basic education, Workforce Development initiatives or in Quick Skills Training.

Students will be eligible to apply for the PTA after being accepted in an approved training program. The PTA need assessment rules will determine who is financially needy based on income levels and family size.

The Provincial Training Allowance (PTA) will see increases effective March 1, 2009. See the News Release.

		Eligibility to Apply There are several criteria that students must meet in order to be eligible for PTA.

		Apply for Provincial Training Allowance (PTA) 2009-2010 Forms and publications specific to the 2009-2010 year for courses with start dates between August 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010.

		Assessing Your Application A simple formula is used to calculate how much assistance you will receive

		Allowable Expenses Allowable expenses are used in the calculation of your assessed need.

		Dependents Definition of a dependent child for PTA purposes.

		Supplementary Health Benefits While receiving the PTA, you and your family may receive supplemental health benefits.

		Other Costs If you require additional funding for a one time only expense, you may be eligible to claim other costs.

		Resources You and your family, where applicable, are expected to contribute towards the costs of living during your program based on available income and assets.

		Assets Both financial and vehicle assets are considered in determining your financial need.

		Parental Contribution You and your family are expected to contribute to the cost of your education.

		Getting Your Results You will receive a letter advising you of the results of your assessment.

		Information for Training Centres Guidelines and Instructions for Provincial Training Allowance (PTA).

Contact Us:

Telephone	1-800-597-8278 toll-free
	(306) 787-0923 in the Regina area
Fax:	(306) 787-0760 **Please allow two business days before calling to confirm receipt of faxes sent.
Mail Address:	Advanced Education, Employment & Labour Student Financial Assistance Branch 4635 Wascana Parkway Box 650 Regina, SK S4P 3A3
Email:	SFAWEB@gov.sk.ca
Business Hours:	8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Services For:

Provincial Training Allowance (PTA)

Welcome to Provincial Training Allowance (PTA)

Contact Us: