Provincial Training Allowance Assistance Application

PTA Coordinators at your Training Centre are available to assist you in completing your PTA Application and to help you update your personal information. PTA Coordinators will ensure that you have included all the necessary information in your application so that you receive your allowance in a timely manner.

Benefits

The amount of financial assistance you receive depends on your specific situation. For more information, please see the Provincial Training Allowance Learner Handbook.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply for PTA if:

• You are a Saskatchewan resident (i.e. you are considered a Saskatchewan resident if you are registered with the Ministry of Health);
• You are a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or designated as a Protected Person;
• You are enrolled in an approved program at an approved training centre;
• You have financial need according to program criteria; and
• You are not in default on a previous PTA (i.e. you have repaid any past PTA overpayments).

How to Apply

Applications for PTA can be made by applying online or by mailing a paper application. The fastest and most convenient way to apply is through the online application.

Submit your application as soon as you are enrolled in your program. You are encouraged to apply online since the processing time for paper applications may take as long as four weeks.

There are two ways that you can apply for PTA:

1. PTA Online Application

The fastest and most convenient way to apply for PTA is through the online application.

2. PTA Printable Application

You may apply for PTA using printable application forms. The Provincial Training Allowance Instruction Guide will provide detailed information on how to complete your printable application. You are encouraged to apply online since the processing time for paper applications may take as long as four weeks.

Please remember that it is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada to knowingly give false or misleading information on your application or other forms. All information you provide is subject to verification and audit.

Apply

Apply Online

To apply online for Provincial Training Allowance, you will need one of the following:

• Microsoft Windows with Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer Mobile, or Edge;
• Apple Safari 8 and above, Safari for Windows 5.1.7 and above, Safari Mobile 6 and above;
• Mozilla Firefox 27 and above; 
• Google Chrome 33 and above; and
• Android 5.0 and above.

Before you apply, you will be required to log on to the Advanced Education Student Portal where you will establish your username and password which you can use each year.

Important: We will be performing system maintenance to online services from 5 p.m. on Friday, March 30 to Sunday, April 1. Access to apply for the Provincial Training Allowance and student loans will be unavailable during that time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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