Find the Best Fit
Find the Best Fit
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Career Goals
Career Goals
Explore your career options here.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
To understand how you might obtain a prior learning assessment and recognition for your military experience, check out the following resources.
Develop a Learning Plan
Develop a Learning Plan
If you have not already done so through CAF or VAC, consider developing a learning plan, here.
Explore Post-Secondary Institutions
Explore Post-Secondary Institutions
Military members and Veterans can apply for many programs offered by post-secondary institutions. Prospective students are encouraged to review admissions requirements and application deadlines as they vary by program and institution.
Canada's list of designated learning institutions
Alberta's adult learning system - Alberta post-secondary students choose what, where and how they learn.
Learning clicks ambassador archive - These ambassadors shared their stories and experiences to motivate and inform Albertans about their education options after high school.
Tuition regulations - Rules that govern post-secondary tuition and non-instructional fee increases in Alberta.
Selecting a post-secondary program - Learn about Alberta post-secondary education programs and credentials, including transfer options.
Links to admission supports
Links to admission supports
The University of Alberta Student Service Centre can help with any questions related to admissions, programs, and eligibility.
Apply to a Post-Secondary Institution
Apply to a Post-Secondary Institution
How to apply - Learn how to apply for your post-secondary studies at Alberta institutions
When you are ready to apply for post-secondary education in Alberta, you will need to complete the 6 step application process on Apply Alberta's website.
1. Create a Secure Login Account
2. Find Your Alberta Student Number
3. Authorize Transcript Transfer
Identify as a Military/Veteran Applicant
Identify as a Military/Veteran Applicant
Some post-secondary institutions across Canada include a military and veteran status question on their general application form. In order for post-secondary institutions to directly reach out to military and veteran students, they will need to know who they are first. If the post-secondary institution that you are applying to has the option to declare your military or veteran status, it is encouraged to do so.
Post Secondary Campuses in Alberta
Post Secondary Campuses in Alberta
Publicly funded institutions
Publicly funded institutions
Alberta University of the Arts
Concordia University of Edmonton
NAIT - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
SAIT Polytechnic - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Faith based institutions
Faith based institutions
Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute
Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary and College
St. Stephen's College (University of Alberta)
Flight schools
Flight schools
Excel Flight Training Incorporated
Prairie Aviation Training Centre
Springbank Air Training College
Language programs and schools
Language programs and schools
Cultural Connections Institute - The Learning Exchange (CCI - LEX)
International Gateway Language Academy and College Calgary
NAIT - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
OHC Calgary (formerly Sol Schools-Calgary)
SAIT Polytechnic - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Professional schools
Professional schools
CPA Western School of Business
Private career colleges
ABM College of Business and Technology
Academy of Learning Edmonton South
Alberta Business and Health Institute
Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Alberta College of Massage Therapy
Calgary College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Canadian Health and Business CollegeCanadian Imperial College
Canadian Institute of Osteopathic Therapy Inc.
Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
CDI College of Business, Technology Health Care
CLI College of Business, Health and Technology
Delmar College of Hair and Esthetics
East West College of Business Technology
Elevated Learning Academy Inc.
Global College of Business and Technology
MH Vicars School of Massage and Therapy
Professional Institute of Massage Therapy
The Esthetic Institute Training Center
Timberline Canadian Alpine Academy
ULethbridge International College Calgary
Transition to Post-Secondary Education (Resources and References)
Transition to Post-Secondary Education (Resources and References)
Resources
Online learning libraries
Resources
Online learning libraries
Psych/Armor (U.S. resources):
References
Ackerman, R., DiRamio, D., & Mitchell, R. L. (2009). Transitions: Combat Veterans as college students. New Directions for Student Services, 2009(126), 5–14. https://doi.org/10.1002/ss.311
Burnett, S. E., & Segoria, J. (2009). Collaboration for Military Transition Students from Combat to College: It takes a community. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 22(1), 53-58.
Cook, B. J., & Kim, Y. (2009). From soldier to student: Easing the transition of service members on campus. American Council on Education.
DiRamio, D., & Spires, M. (2009). Partnering to assist disabled veterans in transition. New Directions for Student Services, 2009(126), 81–88. https://doi.org/10.1002/ss.319
DiRamio, D., Ackerman, R., & Mitchell, R. L. (2008). From combat to campus: Voices of student-veterans. NASPA Journal, 45(1), 73–102. https://doi.org/10.2202/0027-6014.1908
Gregg, B. T., Howell, D. M., & Shordike, A. (2016). Experiences of veterans transitioning to postsecondary education. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(6), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.021030
Griffin, K. A., & Gilbert, C. K. (2015). Better Transitions for troops: An application of Schlossberg’s transition framework to analyses of barriers and institutional support structures for student veterans. The Journal of Higher Education, 86(1), 71–97. https://doi.org/10.1353/jhe.2015.0004
Haines, D. (2013). “More aware of everything”: Exploring the returnee experience in American higher education. Journal of Studies in International Education, 17(1), 19–38. https://doi.org/10.1177/1028315311433207
Hitt, S., Sternberg, M., MacDermid Wadsworth, S., Vaughan, J., Carlson, R., Dansie, E., & Mohrbacher, M. (2015). The higher education landscape for US student service members and veterans in Indiana. Higher Education, 70(3), 535–550. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-014-9854-6
Ray, S. L., & Heaslip, K. (2011). Canadian military transitioning to civilian life: A discussion paper. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 18(3), 198-204. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2010.01652.x
Military / Veteran Application Status
Military / Veteran Application Status
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