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Advanced Education

The Ministry of Advanced Education is responsible for developing a skilled and educated workforce that meets the needs of Saskatchewan's labour market. The ministry works with the private sector, educational institutions and community organizations to develop, retain and attract skilled workers. We also work with educational institutions to recruit and retain international students, and assist First Nations and Métis learners.

• Information you might be looking for
• Plans and Annual Reports
• Programs and services
• Ministers and managers
• Forms and publications
• Legislation
• News releases

1. Information you might be looking for

Fund your education.

We offer student financial assistance and support programs including:

• Student loans
• Support for part time students
• Support for students with permanent disabilities

Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants

Information on non-repayable funding through scholarships, bursaries and grants.

Graduate Retention Program (GRP)

The GRP provides a refund up to $20,000 of tuition fees paid by eligible graduates who live in Saskatchewan and who file a Saskatchewan income tax return.

International Education

Saskatchewan offers high-quality, affordable post-secondary education to students from across Canada and around the world. Our universities, colleges and technical institutes offer a wide range of courses and credentials from trade certifications to doctoral degrees.

Find information about studying in Saskatchewan, the provincial International Education Strategy, and important programs for international students, recruitment agents, practitioners and ambassadors.

Study in Saskatchewan: International Post-Secondary Education Viewbook

See what Saskatchewan has to offer to the world, and to international students, in the Study in Saskatchewan: International Post-Secondary Education Viewbook.

Universities Colleges and Schools

List of post-secondary institutions across the province.

2. Plans and Annual Reports

Plan for 2024-25.

The plan for 2024-25  reflects the government's goals to invest in priority programs and services to help support students and a strong and growing economy.

For previous ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents .

Annual Reports

The Ministry of Advanced Education's 2022-23 Annual Report presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.

Previous fiscal year annual reports can be found by visiting Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents .

International Education Strategy

Saskatchewan's International Education Strategy lays the foundation for a global approach to position the province as a destination of choice for international students from around the world and provides opportunities for Saskatchewan students to study in other countries.

3. Programs and services

Career colleges.

Career Colleges, also known as private vocational schools, are an important part of Saskatchewan's post-secondary education system. These schools offer over 160 vocational training programs for employment in many different fields.

Degree-Granting in Saskatchewan

The Degree Authorization Act expands degree-granting authority in the province beyond our two universities, by allowing other post-secondary institutions to apply for the authority to offer degree programs.

Established quality standards determine an institution's capacity to offer degrees and the ministry assesses proposed new degree programs.

First Nations and Métis Initiatives

Our government is committed to improving outcomes for First Nations and Métis people. In pursuit of these outcomes, government provides funding to Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions that develop and implement programs and services for Indigenous students of the province.

Graduate Retention Program

Eligible post-secondary graduates who live in Saskatchewan and who file a Saskatchewan income tax return can receive a rebate up to $20,000 of tuition fees paid.

Post-Secondary Education Administrative Guidelines and Policies

Administrative guidelines and policies pertaining to post-secondary education and scholarship programs in Saskatchewan for educational institutions including:

• Educational Institution Manual
• Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loans Program
• International Student Program
• Private Vocational Schools Administration and Policy Manual
• Scholarships

Scholarships and Grants

Information on post-secondary funding through scholarships and grants. Some examples of scholarships and grants available are the Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities, Canada and Saskatchewan Student Grants, Scholarship of Honour, and Fellowship and Travel Scholarships to Study in French.

Student Financial Support

We offer student financial assistance and support including:

• Support for part-time students
• Loan Forgiveness for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

4. Ministers and managers

Hon. Gordon S. Wyant K.C. , Minister

Minister's Office

Rebecca Carter , Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister's Office

David Boehm , Assistant Deputy Minister of Corporate and Student Services

Corporate and Student Services

Mark Wyatt , Assistant Deputy Minister

Carolyn hamilton , executive director.

Strategic Communications

Kirk Wosminity , Executive Director

Student and Support Services

Duane Rieger , Executive Director

Business Systems and Information Management

Mike Pestill , Executive Director

Sector Management and Relations

Lindell Veitch , Executive Director

Strategy, Planning and Sector Engagement

Anna Ditablan , Executive Director

International Education & Jurisdictional Initiatives

5. Forms and publications

The following are the top downloaded publications for Advanced Education:

Online Student Loan Application - Need Help General Instructions

General instructions for students applying for a Student Loan using the online application.

Post-Secondary Education Indicators Project

Saskatchewan's post-secondary institutions and the Ministry of Advanced Education are working together to develop and implement the Post-Secondary Education Indicators Project to collect, analyze and report sector-wide post-secondary data.

Graduate Retention Program Application

The Graduate Retention Program (GRP) rewards graduates living in Saskatchewan by providing rebate up to $20,000. To be eligible, you have to live and file an income tax return in Saskatchewan. Most Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions apply for the GRP on your behalf. If your school doesn't apply on your behalf, you must submit this application.

Post-Secondary Graduate Outcomes Survey

The Graduate Outcomes Survey collects information on graduates’ level of satisfaction with their education, sources of financing for their education, level of education-related debt, and pre-and post-graduate mobility, as well as their education and employment outcomes.

Other Publications

Find all publications for this ministry in the Publications Centre .

6. Legislation

The following acts and regulations are administered by the Ministry of Advanced Education and are available in PDF format. The links below are provided with the consent of Office of the King's Printer pursuant to Government of Saskatchewan copyright policies. Printed copies of the legislation are also available through the Freelaw ® website . Please visit to order or subscribe.

If you don't have Adobe Reader on your system, you can download it for free .

Regulations

View complete list of Ministry of Advanced Education documents

7. News releases

Read the ministry's most recent news releases.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $13.2 million to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2024-25, representing a $667,000...

The Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Student Council has officially completed its first year. Twenty-one students from across the province shared their...

High school and Adult 12 student transcripts will be available online beginning in summer 2024, through a partnership with the Association of...

Province Receives Allocation of Over 15,000 Study Permit Applications and is One of the First in the Country to Launch an Automated Provincial...

The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce it will provide $137,000 to the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Pharmacy and...

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Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills provides leadership and direction for post-secondary education and skills training systems in British Columbia as well as labour market information and programs.

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• Indigenous Education Programs and Initiative s Information on Indigenous post-secondary education and skills training in B.C.
• Adult Education Programs to meet the needs of adults who are not ready to enter directly into an academic or career program at the post-secondary level.
• Education Quality Assurance Learn more about Education Quality Assurance designation for quality post-secondary education.
• Emergency Support Learn about post-secondary emergency event news, planning and resources.
• International Education Learn more about opportunities for B.C. students to study abroad and students from around the world to study and work in B.C.
• Micro-credentials Learn about micro-credentials and the Framework for B.C.’s public post-secondary system.
• International professional credential recognition Learn how the B.C. government is making credential recognition for internationally trained professionals more transparent, efficient and fair.
• Post-Secondary Data Data collected from past and present students.
• Post-Secondary Funding & Accountability Government reporting, budget, capital planning, and accountability framework.
• Private Career Training Learn about private training regulations in B.C.
• B.C. Employer Training Grant A program designed to assist employers in providing skills training to new or current employees that will develop skills and certification, upgrade skills needed due to automation and enhance productivity.  Sector Labour Market Partnership Program The program provides funding for partnership-led projects that address broader sector and regional labour market issues within British Columbia's diverse economy. 
• Sexualized Violence Information and resources on how to prevent and respond to incidents of sexualized violence at post-secondary institutions.

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• Find an Institution Information on being an informed student, prior learning assessment, and public/private post-secondary institutions.
• Search for Post-Secondary Programs Compare post-secondary programs in B.C.
• Apply for Student Financial Assistance Learn more about students loans, grants, and scholarships.
• SkilledTradesBC Everything you need to know about apprenticeship and industry training in B.C. 
• WorkBC  Committed to help British Columbians successfully navigate B.C.'s labour market. 

Honourable Lisa Beare

Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

• Ministerial mandate letter

Parliamentary Secretary

Ravi Parmar

Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials

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Deputy Minister

Bobbi Plecas

Deputy Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

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