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
  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 currently have a NON - Practicing registration - is that OK?

• No, you are not eligible for funding, as you must have an ACTIVE practice permit your respective regulatory organization

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.

What should I show in Education Activity or Course Name?

• If applying for a university course then show the name and code for the course (i.e - Nurse 610). Then we can see which courses you are applying for.
  For other courses show full name of course applying for.

What do I show for Education provider/Host Organization?

• Show the full name of the institution or organization who is providing the course, program, workshop, etc.
  In case of a private provider of course show the name of the company.

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 or the actual cost of a conference/workshop.

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.
  Which country are you studying in?
  Provide proof of completion of courses with grading supplied by them.
  In cases of Conferences - supply proof of attendance (can be virtual or in person).
  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 of what the course cost in local currency
  Proof of what you actually paid in Canadian Funds. This could be shown on the receipt or you may have to provide further evidence of it.
  Proof of official conversion rates 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. But they must have your name on the statement.
  We cannot accept your own daily rate.

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.

• 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. It moves the application process through much quicker if relevant information is easy and clear to see. If we require clarification on these payments we would contact you.

Do you ever query amounts paid?

• Yes, there are many occasions when we request further information if we cannot clearly see what has been paid. Proof of payment must be provided to prove what you are applying for.

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

• Yes - it can. Priority is given to first time applicants.
  All other funding received for the educational activity you are applying for must be declared on your application.
  The amount of other funding that you have received for from other funders is taken into consideration.
  You must disclose other funding received for the conference/workshop/course/program/semester or educational studies.

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

• This is a double check as we often find that applicants do not record the correct account numbers, and we want funding to get to you promptly if you are successful with your application.

Why do you require our SIN number?

• This is required, so that we have it on file for when applicants are successful. Any amounts awarded that are more than $500 at the end of the tax year are issued a T4A and we are required to report to CRA.

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.
  Sometimes there are glitches to the system which can cause problems - so would always say 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
  We do not offer 24 hours support - our staff work part time. We often receive hundreds of applications. We try our best to respond as quickly as we can.

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

• Provide one email address. This should be the email address that you use the most (in case of queries with your application) and the one you wish us to respond to.

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 allocate.
  We can never 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.