CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03945

Student Loan Service Provider for International Tuition Financing Pilot at NorQuest College

NorQuest College in Edmonton, Alberta, is launching a pilot program to partner with a student loan service provider for international tuition financing. - Government Buyer: - NorQuest College (Edmonton, Alberta) - Service Requested: - Student loan services for international students enrolled in select college-level programs - Initial pilot targets 50 funded students for winter and spring 2027 intakes - Provider must support international recruitment, improve application-to-enrollment conversion rates, and enhance study permit approval rates - Contract Details: - 12-month contract duration - Competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Focus on international student recruitment and study permit success - Potential for expansion in future years - Place of Performance: - NorQuest College, Edmonton, Alberta - Province of Alberta

Description

NorQuest College is seeking to establish a strategic partnership with a qualified student loan service provider to deliver targeted loan-based tuition financing solutions for international students enrolled in select college level programs. The partnership aims to enhance international recruitment, improve application to enrollment conversion rates, and support higher study permit approval rates in key markets. The initiative will be launched as a pilot for the winter 2027 and spring 2027 intakes, initially targeting 50 funded international students across select programs. The contract duration is 12 months starting from June 30, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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