Planning to work while you're in school?
Career Services can help you prepare to apply for a job, and they also host employers on campus year-round.
Important dates
Nov. 10, 2019
Start of term break
(no classes from Nov. 10 to 16)
Nov. 11, 2019
Remembrance Day
(university closed)
Dec. 6, 2019
End of classes
Dec. 9, 2019
Start of exams
Dec. 19, 2019
End of exams
Dec. 24, 2019
End of fall term
Dec. 25, 2019
University closed
(Dec. 25, 2019 - Jan. 1, 2020)
Meet with a financial advisor
Do you have questions about your finances? Make an appointment with Money Smart's advisor to receive one-on-one support on topics such as budgeting, credit, debt management, and more.
The next date when you can book an appointment is Nov. 15. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Your money
Peer assistance bursary
Applications are now open for the Student Peer Assistance Bursary. You could be eligible to receive up to $2,000.
Online financial literacy resources
Looking for information about budgeting, credit, or debt management? Check out Money Smart’s online resources.
Money Smart lunch and learn
On Nov. 19, join Money Smart for a workshop titled Money Mindfulness: Human Capital in a Digital Era. Learn about portfolio investment, the importance of human capital, and how attention will become the new rare commodity.
Funding your education
You'll likely use a variety of sources to cover the costs of attending university. This might include awards, scholarships, bursaries, RESPs, money from your family, a part-time job or student loans.
Tuition and Fees
Learn about the mandatory and optional costs that are included in your tuition and general fees.
Awards and Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and bursaries are available to UCalgary students, both through the university and from external sources.
Student Loans
Government student loans and grants are available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are studying full- or part-time. You'll apply through your home province or territory of residence.
Wondering how much your degree will cost? Create a customized estimate with our online cost estimator.