Financial aid options at Athabasca University

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Helping you manage your finances during your studies

Financing your studies does not have to be a daunting topic. We offer a range of different support options, no matter what type of student you are or what you are learning at AU.

Financial aid application process

When applying for financial aid, there are specific requirements for all undergraduate students, full-time students, and those who study part-time.

Requirements

Understand which criteria to consider when determining the right financial support options.

Learn more about requirements

Managing your loan

Receiving a loan for your studies is the easy part! Learn how to manage it successfully.

Learn how to manage your loan

Financial aid FAQs

A collection of answers to some common financial aid questions undergraduate and graduate students might have through this process.

Browse most frequently asked questions

Provincial funding agencies

Browse the provincial funding list to learn more about government loans from your province or territory.

Discover provincial funding options

Financial resources

From our course tuition calculator to alternative funding resources, our team has compiled an extensive list of useful resources to help you stay on top of your student finances.

Explore all tools and resources

Financial aid self-help

Fill out a brief questionnaire to help us understand how to best support your financial needs.

Get started

Are you wondering if AU’s Student Award program might benefit you?

If you are balancing academics with a family or career or have financial shortcomings, our award program could be the right support for you.

See all student awards

Get in touch with us

Get answers to any specific questions regarding our learning support services by contacting our team members directly.

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Updated April 11, 2025 by Digital & Web Operations (web_services@athabascau.ca)