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Proposed changes to Student Financial Assistance Regulations
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Have your say on proposed changes to the Student Financial Assistance Regulations under the Student Financial Assistance Act.
We want your feedback on the proposed amendments to the Student Financial Assistance Regulations.
Student Financial Assistance (SFA) provides residents with funding to assist with the costs of obtaining a post‑secondary education. The proposed changes are intended to make the program clearer, fairer, and more aligned with how it is delivered today.
The proposed regulations include:
Allowing SFA to fund up to two semesters of private pilot licence training when it forms part of a pathway toward a Commercial Pilot Licence. The two-semester limit applies only to the Private Pilot Licence portion and does not affect the semesters available for Commercial Pilot Licence training.
Allowing the Department of Education, Culture and Employment to request proof of attendance when a student withdraws, ensuring that benefits were issued appropriately and supports accurate assessment of eligibility and overpayments.
Allowing loan remission for students who withdraw so that students who received Remissible Loans and withdraw during a semester may still qualify for remission.
Extending travel benefits to a student’s spouse, when the spouse resides with the student at the place of study, aligning with the treatment for students and their dependents.
Clarifying terminology related to course expenses and programs of study to improve administrative clarity.
Have Your Say
NWT residents are invited to review the proposed regulations and provide feedback. Send your feedback to SFARegulations@gov.nt.ca by June 26, 2026.
Next Steps
After the public comment period closes, the GNWT will review all feedback received. Input will help determine whether changes are required before the regulations are finalized. If approved, the updated regulations are expected to be in place for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Have your say on proposed changes to the Student Financial Assistance Regulations under the Student Financial Assistance Act.
We want your feedback on the proposed amendments to the Student Financial Assistance Regulations.
Student Financial Assistance (SFA) provides residents with funding to assist with the costs of obtaining a post‑secondary education. The proposed changes are intended to make the program clearer, fairer, and more aligned with how it is delivered today.
The proposed regulations include:
Allowing SFA to fund up to two semesters of private pilot licence training when it forms part of a pathway toward a Commercial Pilot Licence. The two-semester limit applies only to the Private Pilot Licence portion and does not affect the semesters available for Commercial Pilot Licence training.
Allowing the Department of Education, Culture and Employment to request proof of attendance when a student withdraws, ensuring that benefits were issued appropriately and supports accurate assessment of eligibility and overpayments.
Allowing loan remission for students who withdraw so that students who received Remissible Loans and withdraw during a semester may still qualify for remission.
Extending travel benefits to a student’s spouse, when the spouse resides with the student at the place of study, aligning with the treatment for students and their dependents.
Clarifying terminology related to course expenses and programs of study to improve administrative clarity.
Have Your Say
NWT residents are invited to review the proposed regulations and provide feedback. Send your feedback to SFARegulations@gov.nt.ca by June 26, 2026.
Next Steps
After the public comment period closes, the GNWT will review all feedback received. Input will help determine whether changes are required before the regulations are finalized. If approved, the updated regulations are expected to be in place for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Page last updated: 27 May 2026, 10:45 AM
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