More than 54,000 students are heading back to campuses across Saskatchewan this fall as the 2025-26 post-secondary academic year gets underway.
Advanced Education Minister Ken Cheveldayoff said the province remains committed to supporting students as they begin or continue their studies.
“Our province's future depends on a well-educated, innovative and passionate generation of leaders,” Cheveldayoff said Friday. “Saskatchewan's post-secondary institutions deliver exceptional education, training and research opportunities that respond to the province's labour force and community needs while preparing students for a prosperous future.”
The province is providing more than $46 million in direct financial support to students this year through loans, grants and scholarships. Officials say the funding is aimed at helping offset tuition, book and living costs while making education more affordable and accessible.
Graduates who remain in the province may also qualify for the Graduate Retention Program, which offers up to $24,000 in tax rebates to those who live and file income tax in Saskatchewan.
The government says post-secondary education plays a key role in strengthening the province’s labour force and economy, supporting Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan, Labour Market Strategy and Health Human Resources Action Plan.
“We want students to know they are supported not just while they are in school, but after they graduate, too,” Cheveldayoff said. “Investing in post-secondary students is investing in Saskatchewan's future.”