Description This program provides financial assistance to eligible Northwest Territories (NWT) residents to assist with post-secondary education-related expenses. Benefit Amount Deadline Annual deadlines are: Applications for loan repayment incentives must be submitted twice a year: by April 15 and by October 15.  Eligibility Criteria NWT Residents interested in pursuing part-time or full-time post-secondary education. To qualify for SFA, you must: … Read more

Description If you are a low-income senior living in the Northwest Territories (NWT), you may be eligible for the NWT Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB), a monthly payment of $196. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria You are automatically eligible for the SCSB if you receive the federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement … Read more

Description The Northwest Territories (NWT) Child Benefit provides low-to-modest income families with monthly cash payments to assist with the costs of raising children. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for all or a portion of the NWT Child Benefit, you and your spouse (if applicable) must: Application Process You must first apply for the … Read more

Description The program provides a set amount, based on the size of family and community, for food, community cost adjustment, clothing, and furnishings. The program provides assistance with shelter and utilities, based on actual amounts. Allowances for seniors and persons living with disabilities are also available to eligible residents. Benefit Amount Eligibility Criteria This program … Read more