The Government of Saskatchewan has extended the Ukrainian student tuition relief program until March 31, 2030.
Saskatchewan remains committed to supporting Ukrainian residents who have come to the province under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program.
The province provides funding to allow Ukrainians who came to Saskatchewan through the CUAET program to pay domestic tuition rates at Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions, rather than international tuition rates.
Students currently benefiting from the tuition relief program will continue to receive support for the duration of their current program. New students are encouraged to apply to post-secondary and will pay tuition at the domestic rate of tuition for the entirety of their desired program, or until March 31, 2030, whichever comes first.
More information on how to apply can be found below.
Eligibility
Students approved to pay domestic tuition rates must have entered Saskatchewan under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program and plan to pursue part-time or full-time studies at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution.
They must also be connected to the province in one of the following ways:
- graduated from a Saskatchewan secondary school;
- resided in Saskatchewan for one year prior to the start of their post-secondary program; or
- arrived in Canada in 2022 or later and have only lived in Saskatchewan.
Students will be required to provide proof of landing and residency.
All eligible applicants are still considered international students by the Government of Canada and will require a valid study permit to attend their post-secondary institution of choice.
Note: Ukrainian tuition relief provided by the Government of Saskatchewan is only available to those attending post-secondary education institutions within the province. Students considering post-secondary education outside of Saskatchewan are encouraged to look into support offered by other provinces or institutions.
Anyone who came to Saskatchewan through CUAET who has since become a permanent resident is automatically qualified for domestic tuition rates.
How to Apply
Students can apply for their Saskatchewan post-secondary education institution of choice through the regular application process for an international student.
Institutions will only charge the domestic tuition rate to eligible students. The Ministry of Advanced Education will then pay the difference in tuition to the institution.
This process is subject to change after March 31, 2030. The ministry will conduct a program review in 2029 to determine whether the need for tuition relief remains.
Other Student Supports
Ukrainian students who choose to live and work in Saskatchewan after graduation may be eligible to receive up to $24,000 in tax credits through the Graduate Retention Program.
The Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Assistance program is available only to Canadian citizens, permanent residents or refugees. Ukrainian students who arrived in Saskatchewan under the CUAET program would become eligible for student loans and grants once they become permanent residents.
Students may be eligible for scholarships offered by their post-secondary institution.
There are a number of additional supports available to all Ukrainians who have entered Canada through CUAET.