ASAPA Newsletter - Winter 2026
Membership Renewal Reminder
2026 ASAPA memberships are now available for renewal at asapa.info.
👉 Renew your membership:
Renew Membership
- $150 – Primary member
- $100 – Each additional secondary member
👉 Renew your membership:
Renew Membership
Why Stay Connected with ASAPA?
Your membership provides:
Connecting with the Association
- A strong network of post-secondary professionals across Alberta
- Engagement through online forums and virtual meetings
- Executive advocacy on issues impacting our work
- Professional development opportunities
- Timely updates on Alberta Student Aid and Foundational Learning Assistance
Connecting with the Association
- ASAPA Member Forums: Access through the member website
- Email: [email protected]
Contacting Alberta Student Aid
Members experiencing Alberta Student Aid application student specific issues are encouraged to contact the Client Resolution Unit (CRU) directly. Policy-related concerns should continue to be escalated through the ASAPA Executive. Please do not contact Emily Hemstreet or Mikaela Gordey-Parenteau (Client Relations Specialists) directly.
Upcoming Events |
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👉 Register for the PocketFinancial Virtual Info Session @ 1 PM MST on March 11 (Registration is required. The deadline to register is March 2)
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Save the Dates:
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Save the Dates:
- ASAPA Fall Meeting 2026 – Edmonton, November (dates TBD)
- CASFAA Annual Conference – May 24–27, 2026 | Calgary
Executive Update
Thank you to Trina Gammie (Norquest) for her service as VP, Foundational Learning Assistance over the past two years. We are pleased to welcome Gillian Hebert (NAIT) to the role. Gillian looks forward to connecting with members and will be coordinating an upcoming Foundational Learning Assistance Community meeting soon.
Thank you to Hailey Markowski (University of Alberta) for her service as Secretary over the past two years. This position is currently vacant. Details will be shared when available.
Introducing Gillian Hebert - Vice President, Foundational Learning: Gillian Hebert, Compliance Specialist, Student Awards & Financial Aid, NAIT
Gillian is currently working at NAIT as a Compliance Specialist with the Student Award and Financial Aid team where her role primarily centres around adjudication and disbursement of both donor and government-funded awards in NAIT's portfolio, Foundational Learning Assistance funding, and wrapping up implementation of Blackbaud. Gillian holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology from the University of Alberta. Gillian will be coordinating an FLA Community meeting soon and looks forward to connecting with the membership to learn more about the work we do across other post-secondary institutions.
For information on your full ASAPA Executive, visit our website.
Thank you to Hailey Markowski (University of Alberta) for her service as Secretary over the past two years. This position is currently vacant. Details will be shared when available.
Introducing Gillian Hebert - Vice President, Foundational Learning: Gillian Hebert, Compliance Specialist, Student Awards & Financial Aid, NAIT
Gillian is currently working at NAIT as a Compliance Specialist with the Student Award and Financial Aid team where her role primarily centres around adjudication and disbursement of both donor and government-funded awards in NAIT's portfolio, Foundational Learning Assistance funding, and wrapping up implementation of Blackbaud. Gillian holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology from the University of Alberta. Gillian will be coordinating an FLA Community meeting soon and looks forward to connecting with the membership to learn more about the work we do across other post-secondary institutions.
For information on your full ASAPA Executive, visit our website.
Feedback Request from Alberta Student Aid
Alberta Student Aid is looking for feedback on various funding and program guide publications. Share your input using the survey link below.
👉 Share your input:
Funding & Program Guides
👉 Share your input:
Funding & Program Guides
Professional Development – We Want Your Input
Help us plan meaningful PD opportunities by sharing your ideas.
👉 Complete the survey:
Survey Link
👉 Complete the survey:
Survey Link