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Saskatchewan's 2012-13 student loan year is underway and includes new processes designed to improve services for those applying for student financial assistance. The first change is the introduction of the Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement. This new document will require students to only sign one student loan agreement for their entire post-secondary education. The second change introduces Electronic Confirmation of Enrollment that allows post-secondary educational institutions to electronically confirm enrollment, eliminating long lineups at registrar and financial aid offices. 'The new improvements to the Student Financial Assistance program will create a more streamlined and efficient process, better meeting the needs of post-secondary students and educational institutions,' said Advanced Education Minister Don Morgan. Also new this year, is the launch of the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship for new high school graduates looking to transition to post-secondary studies. Saskatchewan also offers a tuition refund of up to $20,000 though the Graduate Retention Program to post-secondary graduates who choose to live in Saskatchewan. The Ministry of Advanced Education is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 loan year for academic programs beginning on or after August 1, 2012. More information can be found at Student-loans.sk.ca or by calling 1-800-597-8278. _ Compiled from a Government of Saskatchewan news release
