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)
Application Instructions:
NEW as of November 2025: Manitoba residents must apply for part-time funding through MySAO. For out-of-province students, visit your provincial student aid website for details.*
- Register for the courses you intend to take for the session (see FAQ's below for details).
- Log in to MySAO. Select the year you are applying for (e.g., 2025: For classes that start between August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026). Choose Part-time in the next page.
- Complete the application. Follow instructions closely for the Section D as well as other required information.
- Send the Section D form to awards@uwinnipeg.ca for us to complete. Include your UW student number in your email.
- NEW as of 2025-26: UWSA Health Plan charges are automatically added if a student is registered in at least 6 credit hours in a term.**
- After we return your Section D request, follow the instructions for submitting it to Manitoba Student Aid. MySAO lists any additional documents required as well (e.g., eMSFAA for part-time students).
*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.
**Part-time students are now automatically enrolled in the UWSA Health Plan at a cost of $330 per academic year. If you wish to opt-out, visit UWSA's health plan.
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. Students with permanent disability may also apply for part-time funding if they less than 60% course load and do not need full-time funding.
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.
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
Part-time funding covers tuition and fees, plus book costs and additional expenses like day care costs. Full-time funding, on the other hand, provides living expenses.
Both funding options do get assessed for federal grants.
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).