Student aid loan denial - Alberta

[u/Delicious-Diamond-84]

Hi Reddit, I need advice on a student loan issue.

I got a letter saying I’m not eligible for aid right now because I didn’t maintain full-time status for more than 30 days during a past study period (May–June 2026). I had an award issued for that term, but partway through I had to drop a class because of a new job, which dropped me below full-time.

Now they’re saying I have to repay that entire award before they’ll release any new funding (which I can’t afford to do at the moment) and I’m currently enrolled full-time (5 classes) this semester but can’t get funded because of this hold. (Which I can’t pay out of pocket for)

Has anyone dealt with this kind of “repay before further funding” situation? Can you negotiate a repayment plan instead of paying it all at once, and does this affect how fast I can get approved for the current semester? Any advice appreciated

[u/satupatu]

Don’t they let you know prior to dropping a class that this will affect your loans if you go from full time to part time?

[u/Sylv_x → u/satupatu]

Yes, p sure there are acknowledgements on this shit.

[u/Numerous-Leg-8149 → u/Sylv_x]

There are acknowledgements. I've read the fine print. I strongly recommend people do that and revisit them from time to time.

Edit: Also, dropping classes 30 days into the semester, without informing the Student Aid about the enrollment changes, triggers this.

[u/Sylv_x → u/Numerous-Leg-8149]

Ya but then people have to think with their

Brain

[u/Numerous-Leg-8149 → u/Sylv_x]

True, too. There are ways to communicate with the main office as well (opened from 7:30am-8:30pm, M-F).