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id: 2031013afd
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-04 15:50 CST
updated: 2026-11-04 15:50 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Alberta drops parental income from 2026-27 student loan awards

On Nov. 3 the Government of Alberta said it will no longer consider parental income when setting 2026-27 student loan award amounts.

Section: [Schools](/calgary/section/life.md) · Entities: [Government of Alberta](/calgary/wiki/government-of-alberta.md)

## Coverage

- [LiveWire Calgary](https://livewirecalgary.com/2026/11/04/student-reps-praise-provincial-backtrack-on-parent-income-for-loan-applications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=student-reps-praise-provincial-backtrack-on-parent-income-for-loan-applications), 2026-11-04 15:50 CST: Student reps praise provincial backtrack on parent income for loan applications

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