National Post-Secondary

If institutions outside of Alberta interest you, this page will provide clarity and resources that will help make this transition easier. If you are seeking post-secondary education outside of Alberta, you most likely have an institution in mind; this resource provides additional information you may need.

Resources for National Post-Secondary Institutions

Within Canada, the application process is usually the same for most post-secondary institutions, excluding fine arts and trades schools which have a more specific application process. Much like Apply Alberta, other provinces have that similar resources:

Alberta: ApplyAlberta.ca
British Columbia: Educationplannerbc.ca
Ontario: OUAC.on.ca

Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island do not have a resource like these ones. This could make applying a bit more difficult but if you have an institution in mind, then look for keywords like "apply" or "admissions" on their respective websites. This page also contains a list of Canadian post-secondary institutions, which will make it easier to find the school that is right for you.

Canadian Institutions

British Columbia (BC)

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)

New Brunswick (NB)

Québec (QC)

Manitoba (MB)

Prince Edward Island (PEI)

Nova Scotia (NS)

TIP: Many institutions have certain prerequisites for admission; make sure to check them before you apply.

Budgeting

Studying out-of-province may sound simple enough, but you have to keep in mind that you’re going to be away from home, possibly for the first time, and you may need to think about how you’re going to manage your finances. You’ll have to consider tuition, other fees, food, transportation, living costs, other necessities, entertainment, and many other factors in your budget.

Out-of-Province Tuition

Depending on the institution you choose to attend, the tuition you pay may be significantly higher than the tuition for local students. It is important that you keep this in mind while budgeting for your post-secondary.

Scholarships and Student Aid

The majority of scholarships that out-of-province students receive are from the institution itself. Be sure to check the institution's website for scholarships that are applicable to you.

For more information on how to find and apply for a scholarship (along with a list of some examples of scholarships) visit the Scholarships Page.

Another way to fund your studies is to apply for student loans. The Government of Canada offers loans for both post-secondary students as well as students who are doing an apprenticeship in a Red Seal Trade. To learn more, click here.

Planning Ahead

It is always best to create a personal budget for yourself in order to avoid overspending. The Government of Canada has created the online Student Budget Worksheet to help students anticipate their spending . To use the worksheet, click here.

National Post-Secondary Institutions Residency

If you’re planning on going to school out-of-province, you may need to live on campus as a resident, unless you have other special circumstances like family or friends living nearby.

Applying to residency is sometimes included in the application process at the same time as choosing majors, and sending in marks. If not, the website of the post-secondary institution will have a residence page and you should be able to follow it from there.

- - - Look for keywords like “Student accommodations”, "Housing", or “Residency”

Residency differs from institution to institution and often has different residence packages which contain different meal plans, living quarters, roommate situations, utilities, and prices. These are all categories which are important to think about when applying for residency.

For a map to explore Canadian post secondary institutions, click here.