Have questions about funding your education?
Tune in to Financial Fridays every week at 12:30 p.m. to learn more about student finances and have your questions answered by an Enrolment Services advisor.
Important dates
Aug. 3, 2020
Heritage Day (university closed)
Aug. 12, 2020
End of classes | last day to withdraw from a course
Aug. 14, 2020
Start of exams
Aug. 18, 2020
End of exams
Aug. 28, 2020
End of summer intersession
Aug. 31, 2020
Start of fall term
Aug. 31, 2020
Fall block week begins
Sept. 4, 2020
Fall block week ends
Sept. 7, 2020
Labour Day (university closed)
Sept. 8, 2020
Start of fall classes
Sept. 15, 2020
Deadline to apply for fall Convocation
Sept. 17, 2020
Last day to drop a course without financial penalty | End of refund period
Sept. 18, 2020
Last day to add or swap a course
Sept. 25, 2020
Tuition and fee payment deadline
Oct. 12, 2020
Thanksgiving Day (university closed)
Nov. 8, 2020
Start of fall term break
Nov. 11, 2020
Remembrance Day (university closed)
Nov. 13, 2020
Fall Convocation
Nov. 14, 2020
End of fall term break
COVID-19 financial resources
Check out this resource page to learn about some of the financial programs available to students during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB). Information is being updated often so check back regularly.
Your money
Financial Fridays
Have questions about funding your education? Tune in to Financial Fridays every (you guessed it) Friday at 12:30 p.m. Learn about student finances and have your questions answered.
Alberta Student Loan resources
Wondering about government student loans and grants, and the repayment process? Click the link below to access helpful resources.
Jason Lang Scholarship
The Jason Lang Scholarship is now open. Apply by Sept. 30 through your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca).
Update to your Student Loan Status email
To view the most current information about your student loan confirmation, log in to your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca) and visit the My Financials tab.
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.