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STUDENT AWARDS ANDFINANCIAL ASSISTANCETRADES ANDTECHNOLOGYFunding YourProgram
TRADES ANDTE CH N O LOGYF U N D I N G YO U RP R O G R A MSTUDENT AID BCCANADA APPRENTICE LOANThe governments of Canada and B.C. haveintegrated full-time student financial assistanceprograms. Apply online at studentaidbc.ca.The Canada Apprentice Loan is an initiative ofthe Government of Canada to help you completeyour apprenticeship in a designated Red Sealtrade. Students, you can apply for up to 4,000in interest-free loans per period of technicaltraining. The money will be available to you tohelp pay for tuition, tools, equipment andliving expenses.Students must be enrolled in an eligibleprogram. To find a list of eligible programs,please visit kpu.ca/awards/student-loans.BC ACCESS GRANT FOR LABOURMARKET PRIORITIESThe program includes four components: Tools Relocation Loan Unmet NeedYou May Be Eligible If You: Attend full-time studies in foundation orpre-apprentice programs at an eligibleB.C. public post-secondary institution inan eligible program (list available atstudentaidbc.ca); Qualify for StudentAid BC funding for the2014/2015 or 2015/2016 program year.What You Need To Know You can get Canada Apprentice Loans forup to five periods of technical training. Your loan will be interest-free for up tosix years as long as you are confirmedas being registered in a Red Seal tradeapprenticeship program. You do not have to make any loan paymentsas long as your loan is in interest-free status.Eligibility Be enrolled in block release technical trainingor the equivalent full-time technical trainingwith an approved training provider; and Pass a credit check (required if you areapplying for the first time).You Are Not Eligible If You: Are a high school student; Are an apprentice registered in the Provinceof Quebec; Are receiving a Canada Student Loan for thesame technical training; Have already received funding for five periodsof technical training; or Have already received six years ofinterest-free status.Apply TodayVisit the Canada Apprentice Loan Online Servicefor more details and to apply online for quickerservice. pca-cal.ca/en/homeTo be eligible, you must meet all of these criteria: Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, orProtected Person; Be registered in a Red Seal tradeapprenticeship program that is designated bythe province or territory where you areregistered as an apprentice;T R A D E S A N D T E C H N O LO GY F U N D I N G YO U R PR O G R A M
APPRENTICESHIP GRANTSAPPRENTICESHIP COMPLETION GRANTThe Government of Canada provides up to 4,000 in federal apprenticeship grants tohelp apprentices in a Red Seal trade progressin or complete apprenticeship training.The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)is a taxable cash grant of 2,000 for registeredapprentices who complete their apprenticeshiptraining and obtain their journeypersoncertification.APPRENTICESHIP INCENTIVE GRANTTo be eligible for the ACG, you must:The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is ataxable cash grant of 1,000 per year or per level,up to a maximum amount of 2,000 per person. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, orprotected person;To be eligible for the AIG, you must: Have the required ACG supporting documents; Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident,or Protected Person; Show that you have completed anapprenticeship program as a registeredapprentice in a designated Red Seal trade; and Not be a high school student; Have the required AIG supporting documents; Be registered with your provincial/territorialapprenticeship authority as an apprentice in adesignated Red Seal trade; and Provide proof that you have successfullycompleted either the first and/or second yearor level (or equivalent) in a designated RedSeal trade. Not be a high school student; Provide proof of your journeypersoncertification in a designated Red Seal trade.The deadline to apply is June 30 of the year afteryou complete your apprenticeship and receiveyour journeyperson certification in a designatedRed Seal trade.Apply Online at servicecanada.gc.caThe deadline to apply is June 30 of the yearafter you complete the first and/or second yearor level. Apply Online at servicecanada.gc.caT R A D E S A N D T E C H N O LO GY F U N D I N G YO U R PR O G R A M
KPU TRADES AND TECHNOLOGYAWARDSHOMEOWNER PROTECTIONOFFICE BURSARYTrades and Technology students may beconsidered for awards, based on facultyrecommendations each Fall. Recipients arerecognized at an Awards Ceremony held eachSpring at KPU Tech.The Homeowner Protection Office also supportsa bursary program. The program is geared tothose students enrolled in the above mentionedprograms who are either Aboriginal and/or thosewith low income.HOMEOWNER PROTECTION OFFICEENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPKPU BURSARYThe Homeowner Protection Office, a branch ofBC Housing, is pleased to offer two scholarships,of 1,000.00 each, to students enrolled in aFaculty of Trades & Technology program at KPU.Students must be enrolled in a Building Tradesprogram which includes: Carpentry Construction Construction Electrician Masonry Plumbing Low Voltage Building Envelope TechnologiesStudents must demonstrate commitment to his/her course work, show good progress in thecourse, and have a final CGPA of 2.67 or greater.Preference will be given to Aboriginal studentsand/or those with low income. The successfulstudent recipients will be determined byrepresentatives from KPU.The KPU Bursary Program was established toassist current KPU students who show financialneed. The KPU Bursary is open to KPU studentseach semester. Applications are available online.For further information, please speak to aFinancial Aid Officer on any KPU campus.TUITION PAYMENT AND FEEDEFERRALSStudents enrolled in Foundation Level courses,who have submitted an application for assistancefor student aid, are eligible for an extended feepayment deadline and a deferred registrationdeposit. For more information, please contact aFinancial Aid Officer.ABOUT SAFAKPU Student Awards and Financial Assistance(SAFA) supports student success by reducingfinancial barriers and recognizing achievement.Please visit the SAFA website at kpu.ca/awards.T R A D E S A N D T E C H N O LO GY F U N D I N G YO U R PR O G R A M
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for student aid, are eligible for an extended fee payment deadline and a deferred registration deposit. For more information, please contact a Financial Aid Officer. ABOUT SAFA KPU Student Awards and Financial Assista
