Paying for and education and living life of a student is a pain. Sometimes if you can not be approved for funding there are other alternatives like scholarships & bursaries, and student loans.
Student Loans
https://alis.alberta.ca/explore-education-and-training/pay-for-your-education/loans-and-grants/
Siksika Nation Post Secondary Student Support Program (S.N.P.S.S.S.P.)
http://oldsuncollege.ca/funding/
Post Secondary Student Support Program ( Indigenous and Northern Affairs)
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033682/1100100033683
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033679/1100100033680
Scholarships and Bursaries
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1351185180120/1351685455328
https://www.ab.bluecross.ca/aboutus/scholarship-program.php
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