1. Student Financial Assistance
Department of Education

2. Funding Options for Yukon Students
Yukon Grant
Student Training Allowance
Yukon Excellence Awards
Scholarships
Canada Student Loans/Grants
Government of Yukon

3. Yukon Grant You may be eligible if you…
Are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Have completed 2 years of high school in Yukon, AND
Have lived in Yukon for the 2 years right before classes start.
Government of Yukon

4. Yukon Grant You may also be eligible if you…
Have been resident in Yukon:
From the age of 14, if younger than 20 when applying; or
From the age of and for the two years right before classes start.
Government of Yukon

5. Yukon Grant
A Yukon resident is determined as: An individual who, in the settled routine in their life, makes their home, resides in, and is ordinarily present in Yukon. You may NOT be eligible if you: Are eligible to apply for funding in another jurisdiction.
Government of Yukon

6. Yukon Grant To be eligible, your program must be: Full-time;
Post-secondary; and
At a designated institution.
Government of Yukon

7. Yukon Grant Amounts $138/week of study
Additional $1500/year to travel outside of Yukon for school.
Additional travel amount for students travelling from communities.
Government of Yukon

8. Yukon Grant Payments Paid by cheque; Made out in your name;
Sent to your school for you to pick up;
Usually paid at the beginning of each semester (if you apply on time)
Government of Yukon

9. 6 weeks after the start of classes
Yukon Grant Deadline
6 weeks after the
start of classes
Government of Yukon

10. Student Training Allowance
Available for students studying at a designated Yukon institution;
Minimum $ per week of study;
Rate increases with each dependent.
Paid bi-weekly;
Can be used directly towards tuition costs.
Government of Yukon

11. To be eligible for Student Training Allowance…
You must be:
Studying full-time at a designated Yukon institution
Living in Yukon for 2 years right before classes start.
Your program must be:
3 weeks or longer.
Suitable for post-secondary or upgrading classes.
Government of Yukon

12. 170 weeks (total combined funding) Can be used for STA or Yukon Grant
Maximum Funding
170 weeks (total combined funding) Can be used for STA or Yukon Grant
Government of Yukon

13. Yukon Excellence Awards
How do I earn these awards? Receive 80% final grade in various grade 10, 11, and 12 courses. How do I know how much I have earned? You will receive a letter from the Department of Education at the end of each eligible school year.
Government of Yukon

14. Yukon Excellence Awards
Can be redeemed for:
Tuition and/or book costs
Any training or schooling done after high school
Complete an application and send in tuition/book receipts to claim your awards.
Apply anytime during your school year
Government of Yukon

15. Yukon Excellence Awards$
Excellence Awards expire 10 years after you leave high school.
Government of Yukon

16. Deadline for applications and supporting documents: September 30th
Scholarships
Canadian Army Yukon Scholarship: $100.00
Nicholas John Harach Scholarship: $100.00
Yukon Art Society Scholarship: $250.00
Yukon Huskies CB Radio Club Scholarship: $350.00
Deadline for applications and supporting documents: September 30th
Government of Yukon

17. Visit our website: www.yukonstudentaid.com Deadlines vary
Other Scholarships
Visit our website: Deadlines vary
Government of Yukon

18. Canada Student Loans For full-time, post-secondary studies
Minimum 12-week program
Maximum $ per week of study
Information from parents will likely be required
Apply up to 8 weeks before your classes end
Government of Yukon

19. Canada Student Grants Available for: Students in Full-Time Studies
Students with Dependents
Students with Permanent Disabilities
Mature Learners
To be eligible for a grant, you must qualify for a loan.
Government of Yukon

20. Canada Student Loans and Grants
Are also available for Part-Time studies
Check out or website for details Or
Ask Us!
Government of Yukon

21. Apply Every Year for Your Funding!
Online at: Or Paper Application (available on our website or at the SFA office)
Government of Yukon

22. Student Financial Assistance – Education Building – 1000 Lewes Blvd
Call Or
ext 5929 (within Yukon)
Student Financial Assistance – Education Building – 1000 Lewes Blvd
Questions?
Government of Yukon