A Homegrown Learning Legacy
Explore Drayton Valley's Tuition Assistance Bursary Program
By investing in the educational future of our citizens
we are supporting local industry, diversifying our economy,
and building a stronger, more resilient region.
Realize your post-secondary goals right here at home.
Founded by the Town of Drayton Valley and co-funded by Brazeau County, the Tuition Assistance Bursary (TAB) program is designed to boost your post-secondary budget through a one-time financial award of up to $5,000.
TAB-aligned institutional partners like the University of Alberta and Northern Lakes College deliver a growing roster of post-secondary programs locally, either via remote learning or at the CETC in Drayton Valley.
Founded by the Town of Drayton Valley and co-funded by Brazeau County, the TAB program is designed to boost your post-secondary budget through a one-time financial award of up to $5,000.
Our institutional partners like the University of Alberta and Northern Lakes College deliver a growing roster of post-secondary programs locally via remote learning or at Drayton Valley's CETC.
The TAB program provides dedicated financial support across two key focus areas, ensuring that aspiring professionals in diverse fields have the opportunity to achieve their goals while strengthening our region.
Primary Focus: Building the Backbone of our Region
TAB funding up to $5,000
Are you driven to make a difference? TAB's primary focus areas support students pursuing careers essential to the health, safety and well-being of communities across Brazeau County. These roles include emergency services, healthcare careers, and human services.
Secondary Focus: Cultivating Vibrant Rural Communities
TAB funding up to $2,500
Do you envision a community rich in experiences, opportunities, and skilled craftsmanship? TAB's secondary focus areas are dedicated to programs that enhance our quality of life, drive economic growth, and build a well-rounded, dynamic environment for everyone.
Post-secondary is hard enough. There are just three simple steps to landing TAB funding.
1.
Pick a Program
Explore your options at one of our partner post-secondary institutions. Some courses are provided via remote learning, and others are taught at the Community Education & Training Centre in Drayton Valley.
2.
Do the Homework
Make sure you fit the application threshold, then complete your Tuition Assistance Bursary application. Show all the funding sources available to you, and explain how the program will affect your circumstances.
3.
Complete Your Course
Funding is contingent upon your successful completion of the program you've chosen. Keep in mind: if you don't finish, you may be obligated to pay back some or all of the TAB funding you've been granted.
Respected institutions. More than a hundred sought-after programs.
A big financial boost!
The TAB program helps remove barriers when it comes to tuition for post-secondary education. What's more, local learners can stay here in the community while they pursue a degree from urban-based institutions."
Take Advantage of TAB
Grab your gifted tuition, get your education on track, and grow the career you deserve.
The TAB program facilitates local post-secondary learning opportunities for residents of the Town of Drayton Valley and the Brazeau County region. Administrators reserve the right to periodically review and update the program and its funding criteria. Operation of the TAB program is subject to the availability of funding.