Part-Time Student Aid
Part-time student aid assistance is available for students taking a course or two at a time. Part-Time government student aid funding comes from Canada Student Loans and Grants.
For more information, visit Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students.
- Application Process
- Course Load Requirements
- Paying Tuition & Getting your Money
- Access Part-time Student Aid Information
- Frequently Asked Questions for Part-Time Student Aid
Application Process
Application Timeline:
Your part-time application must be received no later than 60 business days before the end of your study period.
We recommend that you apply as soon as you have registered for classes. Part-time loans generally take longer to process (up to 6-8 weeks)
For the Awards and Financial Aid team to complete your part-time application, you must first successfully register for your courses with the costs showing on WebAdvisor.
Application Instructions:
Manitoba residents and most out-of-province students need to apply for part-time funds through a paper application.*
- Register for the courses you intend to take for the session (see FAQ's below for details).
- Download the form here: Part-time Loan and Grant Application. Scroll down to the “Apply for part-time student grants and loans” section.
- Complete sections A to C of the Part-Time Application form. "Print to PDF" to save the form in PDF format. You may sign the signature fields after we return it to you.
- Send the partially completed form to awards@uwinnipeg.ca. Include your UW student number in your email.
- NOTE: We prefer completing the part-time application by email. After we complete Section D, we will return the application by email with instructions.
- After we return your application, print the PDF, sign Section C in ink, and submit the completed application with supporting documents to the appropriate Provincial Student Aid branch for assessment.
*Students from Alberta, British Columbia or Ontario need to complete a provincial part-time application form. Visit Out-of-Province Student Aid for a link to your provincial student aid branch.
Course Load Requirements
Part-time students must be enrolled in a 20% - 59% course load to be eligible (unless approved for a reduced course load through permanent disability).
Students with a permanent disability that was verified through their province's student aid branch are considered part-time students if they are taking 20 to 39% of a full course load each term.
Contact us if you add or drop a course after submitting your part-time application. We can help amend your application or discuss your options.
Paying Tuition & Getting Your Money
Release of Funding for Part-time Student Aid Recipients
Once your application is assessed and approved, you will receive a Notice of Assistance and documentation to complete online. You must complete these documents to receive your funds.
The student aid branch will contact the Awards & Financial Aid office to confirm your enrolment. At this time, we will report your course load and costs, and we will request funds to cover any outstanding balance on your student account. National student loans will deposit any remaining funds into the bank account you provided.
Part-time students must still meet the tuition fee deadlines established by financial services. If your first disbursement does not cover your full tuition, you will have to pay the remainder by the fee deadline date to avoid late fees.
Access Part-time Student Aid Information
Sign up for an NSLSC account and ensure that the NSLSC has your current contact information.
Sign up for a MySAO account as well to check for any pending documentation requests (Manitoba residents only).
For information on your student loan(s), contact the NSLSC at 1-888-815-4514 (TTY 1-888-815-4556).
What you can do in your NSLSC account?
- Defer your repayment (confirmation of enrolment)
- Keep your contact information current (e.g., email, phone number, mailing address)
- Update your banking information
- Check your loan balance
- View and customize your repayment options
- Apply for repayment assistance
- Get your tax slips
Frequently Asked Questions for Part-time Student Aid
No. As a part-time student, your parents' income will not affect your loan.
Yes, your spouse or partner's income is used to calculate your loan eligibility.
Yes. If you have children under age 12 who live with you at least 50% of the time, you may qualify for the Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependents.
No. Unlike full-time applications, the Awards Office must provide the list of courses and the associated costs when we process your part-time application.
If you do add a course later, you need to inform our office so we can amend your application.
No, waitlist courses cannot be reported on your confirmation of enrolment. You must be actively registered in the courses (i.e., the costs are listed on your WebAdvisor).