Open ProvincesStudying in Saskatchewan: tuition, student aid and grants
What tuition costs in Saskatchewan, provincial student loans and grants with their amounts, and the federal Canada Student Grant.
Provincial student aid
Student Aid and Graduate Retention Program
Loans and grants while you study, then a tuition tax credit if you stay in the province.
| Amount | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Retention Program, lifetime maximum (graduated on or after October 1, 2024) | $24,000 |
| 4-year undergraduate degree | up to $24,000 |
| 3-year undergraduate degree | up to $18,000 |
- A non-refundable tax credit on tuition for graduates of programs of at least six months who live and file taxes in Saskatchewan.
- Received over seven years, with up to 10 years after graduation to use it; master's and PhD degrees are excluded.
How to get it: Apply for the GRP online, then claim it on your Saskatchewan tax return.
Federal help
The Canada Student Grant for full-time students gives up to $4,200 a year (up to $525 per month of study) until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year, and you are assessed automatically when you apply for provincial aid. It is not available to students from Quebec, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut, which have their own programs. Canada.ca ↗
Plan your costs
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
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