Alberta Works Learner Income Support (AWIS) Program, administered by Alberta Employment and Immigration (AE&I):
- provides grants for books, tuition and living allowance
- provides financial support for adult residents of Alberta who are attending full-time programs
- supports education that offers the most expedient route to employment
- supports learners in eligible programs
- supports certificate programs completed within 12 months
- supports English as a Second Language and Preparation for University and College programs.
Eligible MacEwan University programs
College Entrance:
- Preparation for University and College
- English as a Second Language
- 89-level Courses
Certificate Programs:
- Accounting and Strategic Measurement (certificate only)
- Arts and Cultural Management (certificate only)
- Emergency Communications and Response
- English as a Second Language
- Human Resource Management Certificate
- Management Studies
- Office Assistant
- Special Needs Educational Assistant
Please note:
Students need to apply to their program of interest, pay the $70.00 application fee, write the placement test (if necessary) and meet with a case manager to determine Alberta Works eligibility.
Disclaimer:
MacEwan University has limited funds available for AWIS learners. For updated information, please call (780-633-3708) or visit the Alberta College Information Centre at the Alberta College Campus (10050 - MacDonald Drive between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday).
If grant funding is not available for the current year, students are encouraged to re-apply for the following year.
The Alberta Works Policy information provided on this site can be amended at any time.
