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
  

Note: Effective for 2012 intakes, application to high-demand programs will no longer be restricted to Saskatchewan residents. 

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.