Designation of Educational Institutions Under the Pan-Canadian Designation Policy Framework

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.

Accessibility to high quality education is the key to Canada's growth in today's global knowledge-based economy. 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.

The Master List of Designated Educational Institutions is produced by the Canada Student Loans Program, Human Resources and Social Development Canada.

Each institution has its assigned four-digit Educational Institution Code and their name and address. This list is sorted alphabetically by the Educational Institution within each province or territory (international institutions are listed separately) with an explanation of the codes at the bottom of the page.

If you have questions regarding any of the above information, please contact Student Financial Assistance Branch at 1-800-597-8278.

Frequently Asked Questions about Designation