Before You Apply - Ensure Your School is Designated

Designation is the process by which post-secondary education institutions obtain the necessary recognition that allows their students to be eligible for student loans. The authority to designate post-secondary institutions for the purpose of determining eligibility for Canada Student Loans is delegated to the provinces under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act.

The Saskatchewan Designation Policy ensures that designated institutions have undergone a rigorous process. The process provides assurance to provinces in accepting the designated status of institutions from other provinces and that those institutions have met a common standard.

Check with your school to inquire whether they are designated for student loan funding or review the Master List of Designated Educational Institutions produced by the Canada Student Loans Program, Human Resources and Social Development Canada.

For information on applying to have a school designated, call Student Financial Assistance Branch at 1-800-597-8278.