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.
NEW DOCUMENT UPLOAD FEATURE
If you have an Advanced Education Portal account, you can now upload documents to the Student Service Center. Simply log in to your portal account and click on "Upload Documents." For step-by-step instructions, view this short video on uploading documents. Documents are also accepted by mail or fax.
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.
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.
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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; or
- 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. Retrieve documents and tax slips associated with your application through the Advanced Education Student Portal.
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PTA Printable Application
Students who are unable to apply online may apply through the printable application package. The Provincial Training Allowance Paper Application Instructions will provide detailed information on how to complete your printable application.
If you are applying with the paper application, please forward all documents and the completed application form to:
Student Services Centre
1120 - 2010 12th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 0M3
Fax: 306-787-0760
Further Information
PTA Coordinators at your Training Centre are available to answer any questions you might have about PTA.
Contact the Student Service Centre for program, application and assessment information:
1120 - 2010 12th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 0M3
Phone: 1-800-597-8278 or (306) 787-5620
Fax: 306-787-0760
Email: studentservicecentre@gov.sk.ca
Contact the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training for information on overpayment and repayment options:
1000 - 2103 11th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 3Z8
Phone: 1-833-279-5393
Fax: 306-798-3859
Email: CorpServ.pta.stb@gov.sk.ca