SCHEDULED STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS FOR APRIL 1, 2010 ARE DELAYED

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour, Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Branch has advised that a computer system error occurred, resulting in a delay to student loan payments that were to be made on April 1, 2010.

"I offer my sincere regrets to all students impacted by this delay," Advanced Education, Employment and Labour Minister Rob Norris said. "Our ministry is working diligently with all partners to ensure payments are released as soon as possible."

This affected eight thousand and seventy-one (8,071) students who were scheduled to receive their April 1, 2010, Student Loan Disbursements.

Payments will be issued to students no later than April 6, 2010.

All major financial institutions have been contacted to explain the technical error. Student Financial Assistance Branch will reimburse students for any late payment charges that landlords, banks etc. may impose as a result of this error.

Students with questions or concerns regarding these late payments should call 1-800-597-8278.

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For more information, contact:

Marieka Barrie
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
Regina
Phone: 306-798-3170