Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
RESP vendors often ask for a Confirmation of Registration letter to release your money. Find out how to print your Confirmation of Registration Letter and how to complete your RESP provider’s form.
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Your money
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Applying for student loans
Student loan applications generally open in June. Check with your provincial provider for details on how to apply.
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New feature in your Student Centre
The term account summary feature in the My Financials section of Student Center (my.ucalgary.ca) provides a detailed summary of all financial transactions on your account for a specified term.
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Wondering about awards?
UCalgary offers a many awards to meet the needs of our students. Learn about the definitions to clarify the different types of awards.
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.
Undergraduate Awards — Financing Your Education
Awards can reduce the cost of your education, lightening the financial burden of student loans and tuition, but they can also be so much more. It’s recognition; it's also a relief and joy. In this video, you’ll see how awards impacted UCalgary students Grace Webber, Angela Situ and Marcus Gee.
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