What's
New
New look –
Our Program section
We have just introduced new changes to the “Our Program”
section of our website. This new look was created as a result of
focus groups, comments from students, student groups, educational
institutions and staff. The changes are intended to help you locate
the information you need more easily. Thanks everyone for your input!
Millennium Manitoba
Opportunity Grants (NEW)
Manitoba is pleased to introduce new grants for dependents
students from low-income families and for independent aboriginal
students.
for Dependent Students From Low-Income Families
The Government of Manitoba and the Canada Millennium Scholarship
Foundation provide this grant for dependent full-time students
in the first year of post-secondary studies. This grant provides
up to 50% of the student’s tuition, up to $3,000. Students
are automatically considered for this assistance when they apply
for Manitoba Student Aid.
for Independent Aboriginal Students
The Government of Manitoba and the Canada Millennium Scholarship
Foundation provide this grant for independent aboriginal students
in the first year of a multi-year post-secondary educational program.
This grant covers tuition costs up to $4,000 or assessed need,
whichever is less. Students are automatically considered for this
assistance when they apply for Manitoba Student Aid and self-identify
as an aboriginal student.
Fall/Winter
Applications Online June 1!
Online Applications
The 2006-2007 Fall/Winter Application for Canada Student Loans
and Manitoba Student Loans will be available June 1, 2006.
This application is for programs starting between August 1, 2006
and July 31, 2007.
If you apply online, you will receive an immediate estimate of
your award. You can also pick up a Fall/Winter paper application
from your educational institution or Manitoba Student Aid. For a
faster reply, and to promote sustainable development, students are
encouraged to apply online.
Select Go to MySAO (My Student Aid Online) from
the front page of this website to apply online or log-in to your
existing account. Once you have applied, you can check the status
of your application online, even if you applied on a paper application.
Contact Student Aid at 945-6321 if you have questions about completing
your application.
Spring/Summer
Application Online!
Our 2006 Spring/Summer application is now available for university
and college Spring/Summer courses. This application is only for
Spring/Summer and intersession programs starting between April 2006
and July 2006.
New
Repayment Options
To serve you better, Manitoba Student Aid now provides various
ways of repayment for your Manitoba Student Loans. For more information
on convenient repayment options, see How
do I make payments on my loans?
There are also options available if you find you are having trouble
making your minimum payments. See What
if I have problems making my payments? for details on repayment
assistance.
(November 2006)
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