Education

Student Training Allowance

How Do I Qualify For A Training Allowance?

You are eligible to receive the Training Allowance if you have resided in the Yukon Territory for 24 months immediately prior to your classes commencing.

Are There Any Conditions To Be Met?

Yes, the conditions are:

  • You must be taking studies at Yukon College or an approved human resource development training program within Yukon;
  • You must be attending full-time, as defined by institution;
  • Your course must be at least 3 weeks long;
  • You can not receive the Training Allowance if you are receiving funds for educational studies from other sources other than special scholarships, awards or loans;
  • There is a maximum of 40 weeks of funding within a 52 week study period.

What Must Accompany My Training Allowance Application?

  • In addition to your completed and signed  Yukon Student Financial Assistance Application Form .
    This forms is provided on-line in PDF format. Help on viewing PDF files is available. 
  • Your letter of acceptance or your Authorization to Register form from the educational institution.
  • Online applications:  Complete online and submit separately, letter of acceptance, authorization to register and signed Student Declaration.

Is There A Deadline Date For Applications?

Yes, 14 school days after your classes start your completed application and required documents must be received in our office.  If not, you will only be considered from the date your application and documents are received.

How Do I Find Out If My Training Allowance Application Is Approved?

Once your application has been approved, a letter will be sent to you and the institution you are attending indicating how much you will be receiving.

How Much Will I Receive?

Training Allowance rates are payable as follows:

Student Only $96 per week
Student and 1 dependant $137 per week
Student and 2 dependants $160 per week
Student and 3 dependants $180 per week
Student and 4 dependants $200 per week

A dependant means:

  • A child (natural, adopted or stepchild) under the age of 18 who is not supported by a spouse or other person

Also, if you are required to travel to another community to attend a program not offered in your home community you may receive:

  • A travel subsidy for one return trip, between the place where the program is offered and your normal place of residence, and
  • $77 per week of your course if you must maintain two residences during your studies. 

When Will I Get My Money?

All applications are assessed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so the earlier you get your application in, the earlier your money will reach the institution. Training Allowances are paid every two weeks.

Where Is My Money Sent?

For students attending Yukon College you can pick your cheques up at the bookstore. If you are attending a community campus, your cheques will be mailed to the campus.

For other institutions, your cheques are sent care of the financial aid office of the institution you are attending. 

How Many Years Can I Receive This Allowance?

A student may receive assistant for the Student Training Allowance and Yukon Grant combined for up to a maximum of five years.

Do I Pay Income Tax On The Training Allowance?

If you are eligibile to claim the education amount, you are no longer required to report your Training Allowance as income.  If you are not eligible for the education amount you must claim the Training Allowance amount as income, less $500.  Please keep your institution and our office informed of your permanent home address as T4A forms are still required.  For information on education deductions for income tax purposes, please visit the section for students on the Canada Revenue Agency web site at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/.

Does The Training Allowance Have To Be Paid Back?

If you have been overpaid, for any reason, you must pay back that portion of the Training Allowance, otherwise, no repayment is required.

Contact - SFA

Student Financial Assistance
Advanced Education
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5929
Toll free (In Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5929
Fax: (867) 667-8555

sfa@gov.yk.ca