Frequently Asked Questions

What is not eligible for funding?

• Examples of what is NOT eligible for educational grant funding includes:
  Initial education or exam costs to become an RN, RPN or LPN
  Regulatory registration fees
  Union Dues
  Books/literature or study material costs
  Travel or Accommodation or Meals
  Bridge to Canadian Nursing
  Exam costs to become an RN, LPN, RPN
  Refresher Nursing program registration fees

  High School Upgrading Courses
  Botox/Neuromodulators/fillers/aesthetics courses
  Thesis or research courses in progress - must be completed to apply

Do I have to be registered with CRNA, CRPNA or CLPNA to apply for funding?

• Yes, you must be a registered nurse with an active practicing license to be eligible for grant funding from ARNET.

I reside and work outside of Alberta . Can I apply for funding by ARNET?

• No, to receive funding you must be a resident of Alberta and your primary place of employment must be in Alberta. Funding is to help improve health care in Alberta.

I am just starting my next semester of courses/ or I have just applied for a course/workshop - and want to apply for it on this application. Is that OK?

• No - all workshops, courses, seminars, semesters, etc must be fully completed before you can apply to us for funding for them. You must provide proof of completion for them to be accepted.

What do you need for proof of completion?

• We accept the following as proof of completion:-
  University/College Courses - Relevant extracts/transcripts from the education facility, showing completion of the courses or semester and grading.
  Workshops/Conferences/Webinars - Proof of attendance and completion
  Specialty Practice Studies/Recertification studies/courses/exams - proof of completion and certification if issued.
  Overseas studies/courses/conferences - proof of completion and course attendance.
  You must have your name on the document that shows proof of completion even if you download from student portal.

I have a University transcript that includes all my education history not just the courses that I am applying for. Should I submit the entire document?

• Yes , that is OK but we you need to indicate on the transcript (as well as the application) which courses are relevant to your application by highlighting them and underlining them before copying and uploading onto your application. That will make it clearer for us to review and match them to your application.

I am doing a Degree/Masters/PHD course and I have completed more than 1 semester (or term) and want to apply for all of them at once. Is that OK?

• Apply for a 1 semester or 1 course at a time. This makes it easier for you to manage what you have applied for and easier for us to review. You must be able to show that courses/semester applying for is completed with official documentation supplied as proof of completion.

Can I apply for books/learning materials/Accommodation/Travel expenses/Food/Administration fees?

• No we can only fund the actual tuition fees, registration fees, program or course fees.

I want to study at a college or university or attend a conference/workshop outside of Canada. Can I still apply for funding for that through ARNET?

• Yes you can apply if you are still residing in Alberta and working as a nurse here. We will require the following information from you.

• Must provide proof of what you actually paid in Canadian funds - this can be found on credit card statements/bank statements or sometimes the official receipt that you received from the school or organization.
  We CANNOT accept your own conversion of the the daily conversion rate as proof of what you actually paid in Canadian funds - it must be an official document or receipt.

I am completing my course/seminar/workshop/ University education outside of Canada. What do I need to provide as proof of payment?

• We require the following:-

• Invoice/Receipt in your name

• Proof of what you actually paid in Canadian funds.

• Proof of official conversion rates if funds not paid in Canadian dollars. This is usually shown on credit card statements or bank accounts.

• If you provide this information then please blank out all other transactions that are not relevant to your application for privacy reasons.

• What is accepted as Proof of Payment?

• We need to see documentation that shows what you have paid for the course/workshop/seminar/exams/recertification in your own name.

• This can be:-
  Extract of your University/College account - highlight which payments refer to the course/semester applying for.

• Most Education Institutions will easily supply you with your account information

• Receipt that you have received from the course provider

• Any credit card/bank statements to support payments that you have made.

• You should blank out items not relevant to application - but the statement should have your name shown.

How should I match multi- payments made to my course?

• Highlight the payments made that are relevant to your application.

  Do you ever query amounts paid?

• Yes, if we cannot confirm the amount paid by the applicant.

• Proof of payment in your name must be provided

I received funding from other organizations through scholarships or grants. Will that impact the amount I can claim?

• Yes - it can. Funding is limited so priority is given to first time applicants who have not received funding from ARNET in the past.

• All other funding received for the educational activity you are applying for must be declared on your application.
  

  Why do you require a void cheque or confirmation of our bank details, when we have already completed them on the application?

• to ensure funding is deposited into the correct account if you are successful with your application.

Why do you require our SIN number?

• Any amounts awarded over $500 are issued a T4A and reported to CRA as required.

I am having problems uploading documents onto my application. What should I do?

• First of all ensure that you have created it in a format that can be accepted as shown on the application form.

• Refresh your browser before calling for assistance. Save your application and log out. Then log in again.

• If problems still exists then send an email to: funding@arnet.ca

• ARNET staff work part time. We often receive hundreds of applications.

• We try our best to respond as quickly as we can and appreciate your patience.

I have several email addresses. Should I put them all on my application?

• Provide one email address when you create your Smarter Select account and the same one on your actual application form.

How long after I submit my application will i know if I will be successful or not?

• We do our best to inform all successful applicants by 45 days from the closing date.

Will I receive the amount I have applied for?

• The amount that you receive is based on the number of applicants, amount applied for and total amount of funding we have to disburse.

• We can’t guarantee how much funding you will be able to receive if successful.
  Preference is given to those who are applying for the first time.

I have sent an email/left a voicemail re my application but have not heard anything back yet. Should I be concerned or keep messaging?

• ARNET staff work part time. We do try to reply as promptly as we can. It can take 2 to 3 business days to receive a response.
  If you have not heard anything within 5 business days (unless it is of an urgent nature) then please contact us again.

Can I submit my application by mail or fax or in person?

• No - we can only accept applications that are submitted online via this application system.

• If you do not have access to a computer/scanner then you can always ask a friend, colleague, family member, ask work to help or most public libraries have computers and scanning facilities for public use.

Can I appeal a funding decision?

• All funding decisions are final.

Do I need to keep track of the courses I apply for funding?

• Yes, you are responsible for keeping track of your application for funding. You can print a copy of the application for your records.

• We receive hundreds of applications each cycle and do not have the staff resources to retrieve all your previous applications.