If you have applied for a full-time student loan through the province of Alberta, a paper application could take four to six weeks to be approved. If you apply online in Alberta, you may see the results of your assessment immediately.
If you have applied for a full-time student loan through another province, a paper application could take six to eight weeks to be approved. Most provincial student financial assistance web sites have an on-line application.
There are several ways to check the status of your application. Whichever option you choose, you'll need your social insurance number.
- Log-in to the student financial assistance web site of your province.
- Call the student financial assistance of your province or territory. In Alberta, call the Student Aid Alberta Service Centre at 1.855.606.2096 (toll free anywhere in North America).
- Call or visit the Olds College Office of the Registrar, telephone 1.800.661.6537, extension 4677.
If there is a problem with your student loan, your first contact should be with the student financial assistance office of your province or territory.