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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Welcome to Provincial Training Allowance (PTA)

The Provincial Training Allowance (PTA) is grant funding to assist with the costs of living for low income adult students enrolled in basic education and bridging programs. In addition, the PTA provides assistance for Quick Skills Training of four to eleven weeks for programs not funded by student loans.

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.


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

Forms and publications specific to the 2008-2009 loan year for courses with start dates between August 1, 2008 and July 31, 2009. 

Forms and publications specific to the 2007-2008 loan year for courses with start dates between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008. 

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

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

Definition of a dependent child for PTA purposes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guidelines and Instructions for Provincial Training Allowance (PTA).

Contact Us:

 Telephone1-800-597-8278 toll-free
 (306) 787-0923 in the Regina area
 Fax:(306) 787-0760
 Mail Address:

Advanced Education, Employment & Labour
Student Financial Assistance Branch
4635 Wascana Parkway
Box 650
Regina, SK  S4P 3A3

 Email:SFAWEB@sasked.gov.sk.ca
 Business Hours:
 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
*Telephone and walk in inquiries
 Extended Hours:
 (Now to mid October)
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
Related Links

Regulations governing the Provincial Training Allowance.

If you know of someone providing false information while receiving a financial benefit.

The Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loans Program offers a needs based supplement to your existing resources to help you fund your education.


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