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Learner Policy & Procedures |
Published Date: April 16, 2021
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Learner Income Support Benefits |
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Continuous Supplementary Benefits (General Policies) |
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High Cost Community
Income Support, Training and Health Benefits Regulation, Schedule 4, section 10
Full Time Learners: Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Advanced Education)
Full Time Learners: Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Labour and Immigration)
INTENT
To assist learner households in communities that have a higher cost of living.
POLICY
The Government of Alberta pays a high cost community allowance, based on the address on the Learner Income Support Application, if the learner household:
- is located within the city limits of Fort McMurray, and
- is defined as private housing.
Rate
See: Benefit Rate Table
PROCEDURE
The learner must submit a Learner Income Support Application (Full-Time Study) or Change in Circumstances form. This benefit will be provided automatically, based on the address when private housing is indicated.
APPROVAL
Learner Benefit Coordinator, Learner Income Support Office
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