Read Advanced Education’s Budget 2016 Highlights.
The Ministry of Advanced Education is responsible for the following:
Post-Secondary
- Works closely with Campus Alberta partners and stakeholders to ensure students have the tools they need to succeed.
- Funds public post-secondary institutions in Alberta, approves programs of study, and licenses and certifies private post-secondary institutions.
- Supports accessible, affordable and quality advanced learning opportunities for all Albertans, including providing student aid and scholarships and bursaries to eligible students.
- Develops ways for students to easily transition within the advanced education system.
Adult Learning
- Funds education providers, including research.
- Approves programs of study.
- Licenses and certifies education providers.
Student Funding
Provides financial resources to Albertans to support their post-secondary education, including:
- Student Aid Alberta
- funding for apprentices
- a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries
Apprenticeship and Trades
- Develops program standards with industry.
- Counsels apprentices and employers.
- Provides funding for approved programs.
- Certifies apprentices and occupational trainees.
