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 Interest-free status for Canadian Forces Reservists
Effective June 13, 2008, if you are a Canadian Forces Reservist who has interrupted full-time studies to serve on designated operations, you may no longer be required to pay interest or make payments on your Canada and Alberta Student Loans if you meet the eligibility criteria.
To find out if you are eligible and how to apply, visit the information on the CanLearn website
If you are approved for interest free status on your Canada Student Loan then you will automatically receive the same approval on your Alberta Student Loan.
Have you received an Alberta Student Loan Agreement?
EDULINX will have representatives on some major campuses in August and September to process your Alberta Student Loan.
 Are You Expecting a Loan Disbursement or Making a Loan Payment Soon?
Will you be receiving loan funding for your studies?
Your student loan funding can be direct deposited into your bank account so you don’t have to wait for a cheque.
Are you starting repayment soon?
You can make your student loan payments directly from your bank account. It is a very convenient way to manage your student loan payments.
Ensure your bank account information is up-to-date at EDULINX and the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC).
How do you update your banking information? It’s simple.
For Alberta Student Loans
Go to EDULINX On-Line Services and verify your bank account information in the Make a Payment section under One-Time Payment. If you need to change your bank account details, go to Pre-Authorized Payment Plan and/or Change Your Bank Account in the Make A Payment section and print off the Pre-Authorization Set Up Form. Attach a VOID cheque to the form and mail into EDULINX to have your banking information updated. You can also call EDULINX directly.
If you are receiving an Alberta Student Loan Agreement in the mail, you can attach a VOID cheque to the agreement and this will update your bank account information as well.
For Canada Student Loans
Call the National Student Loans Service Centre to verify your bank account information or send in a VOID cheque with written authorization to have the payments made from your bank account.
If you are receiving a Certificate of Eligibility and Canada Student Loan Agreement in the mail, you can attach a VOID cheque to the certificate and this will update your bank account information as well.
Remember to Bring Your Photo ID
Returning to School? Receiving New Loan Funding? Remember Your Photo ID!
Many students forget to bring their ID or make legible photocopies when they want to cash their Alberta Student Loan Agreements or Canada Student Loan certificates. This may delay the disbursement of your loan funds. You need to present photo ID each time you cash a new agreement or certificate.
Enhancements to EDULINX Online Services
Your previously cashed Alberta Student Loan certificate numbers are now available on your student profile with EDULINX Online Services. This feature gives you easy access to your certificate numbers which you may use to gain access to the online application and/or the student funding inquiry screens.
Also, links to the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) website have been added to EDULINX Online Services. These links provide a convenient way for you to access the NSLSC website for information about your Canada Student Loans.
Online Application for 2008-2009 is available
If you are starting studies August 1, 2008 or later, the Online Application is available.
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