Residency and Priorities

Saskatchewan Residents
An applicant is a Saskatchewan resident if s/he is a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident and:

• is independent and has lived in the province for at least six consecutive months prior to application (excluding time spent as a full-time student in a post-secondary program), or
  
  
• is a single dependent student and his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) have most recently resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months prior to application, or
  
  
• has been a resident of Flin Flon, Lloydminster, Northwest Territories, Yukon or Nunavut for at least six consecutive months prior to application
  

Priorities
The majority of spaces in SIAST programs are filled on the basis of the following priorities:

First Priority: Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. This does not preclude programs from designating a small percentage of seats for second-priority applicants.

Special Categories:  If applicants fit into one of the following categories they may be considered on the same basis as Canadian residents (first priority):

• international students covered under a contract training arrangement with SIAST
• contractual agreements with other post-secondary education institutions
• special agreements for international exchange or training
• unique programs where a set number of seats are reserved for international applicants
• programs with targeted funding

Second Priority:  Out-of-country applicants on student visas. The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act requires that all foreign visitors or students intending to study in Canada must apply for and obtain a student authorization from an immigration officer prior to attending any institution.