Some postsecondary students in Alberta are reportedly facing delays in receiving student aid as Alberta Student Aid grapples with a record number of applications this year. While a Government of Alberta Advanced Education spokesperson said that around 90% of applications are processed within 30 days, some applications (about 3%) are taking longer than 45 days. CBC spoke to two students with disabilities and dependents about how these delays impacted their finances and education. Athabasca University student Nin Szot said that since he could not wait for funding, he had to reach out to his MP’s office to have his application prioritized.
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