Student Life

You are not alone – and there are lots of way we can help you. If you need someone to talk to or support you as you work through what is stressing you out, please contact Wellness Services at 403-320-3289 or counselling@lethpolytech.ca. 

How we can help 

Our in person counselling team offer a variety of services to help you meet the challenges of achieving your personal, professional and academic potential. The primary form of support is personal counselling, which provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with a professional counsellor to solve personal issues. 

Counselling can be sought for many reasons, including: 

• managing stress/distress
• mental health concerns (like anxiety or depression)
• suicidal thoughts
• substance use/addiction
• relationship stress
• career and academic issues
• any other personal issues you may be facing 

In addition to on- and off-campus face-to-face counselling, you can access online, video, telephone or app-based counselling to discuss whatever is on your mind. Use the appointment guide for instructions on how to book your face-to-face, online or phone counselling session. 

Lethbridge Polytechnic uses MyCreds, Canada’s digital document wallet, to issue transcripts and other official documents in a secure digital format. MyCreds is the official online document sharing system of the Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada.

Documents issued through MyCreds are certified, official and can be securely shared with other educational institutions, employers and other third parties. MyCreds allows you to access your documents anytime, from anywhere and share them as often as you need.

Learn how to access your credentials online

The Student Awards and Financial Aid office is your first stop for information about student loans, awards and scholarships, and budgeting for school. 

There are a few different ways to access funds to help pay for your post-secondary education: 

• Student loans: There are many upsides to borrowing from the government but keep in mind that you must repay your loans (interest is currently 0 for federal loans) with interest after you graduate. Consider creating a budget to determine how much funding you may require and, if it makes sense to you, look into other options, such as working part-time or reducing your spending. Try to eliminate debt prior to attending as servicing preexisting debt while in school is likely to impede your success.
• Grants: Similar to awards and scholarships, grants do not need to be paid back. The Foundation Learning Assistance program offers grants for eligible academic upgrading and ESL students while federal and provincial governments may automatically apply grants to your student loan, reducing the amount you owe. To qualify for these post-secondary grants you must apply through the student loan application process. Grant eligibility is related to family income.
• Awards and scholarships: Scholarships are non-repayable of course. You can’t assume that you will get them but applying costs nothing and takes little time. To apply for Lethbridge Polytechnic awards, all you have to do is fill out one online application. Some awards may have additional requirements, such as writing an essay or creating a video. The Awards Application opens on March 1 every year.
   

Stop by our offices at PA1130, call us at 403-320-3372 or email us for more information. 

Yes. Start by talking to our team in the Career Development department. From job postings to resume critiques to facilitating on-campus interviews and presentations, we connect our skilled students and graduates with employers. 

We serve all Lethbridge Polytechnic students and grads who can continue to access our services even after convocation. We know it’s not always easy to find that perfect career opportunity, but we’re here to help. We offer free consultations with an employment expert so you can: 

• have your resume critiqued
• prepare for an interview
• discuss your job search strategy
• learn to use our online resources to their full potential 

Arrange your free consultation today by dropping by our office (PA1130), sending an email or giving us a call at 403-320-3200 Option 2.

In addition, you can access Lethbridge Polytechnic Job Board and browse through a number of current employment opportunities and connect with potential employers.