SAMU - Students' Association of MacEwan University

Legal Care Program Expert advice on civil legal matters, plus access to dynamic, customizable do-it-yourself legal documents, forms, contracts, and more.

 

Eligibility Criteria

All eligible domestic and international students are automatically enrolled in the Legal Care Program provided by the Student Association of MacEwan University.

This virtual legal plan covers a range of legal services that allow students to get the right legal support to pursue any legal civil issues. The Plan fee is included in your tuition each year you are eligible for the plan.

The eligibility criteria to be automatically enrolled in this plan are:

  • You are a member of SAMU as domestic or international students; and
  • You are enrolled in a continuing education program or course; and
  • You must be registered in an eligible program at MacEwan University which includes the Ponoka campus; and
  • You are a part-time or full-time student; and
  • You are residing in Canada and studying in person or online.
Eligibility Criteria

Coverage Period

Eligible students will receive 12 months of coverage starting the first day of the month when classes begin.

Fall Semester

Coverage September 1st to August 31st

Winter Semester

Coverage January 1st to December 31st

Spring Semester

Coverage May 1st to April 30th

Enrollment Confirmation

There are 2 ways to know if you are enrolled in the plan.

Check Term Fees

If you are not sure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please visit myportal.macewan.ca and login using your student account. If you have been assessed with the mylegalplan fee, then you are enrolled!

Contact Us

If you are unsure about whether you are eligible for the Legal Care Program, please contact your Benefit Plan Office at macewanplan@mystudentplan.ca before the applicable deadline.

Opting Out of the Legal Care Program

Students may apply to opt out of the plan.

Opting Out of this plan

You can withdraw from the legal Care Program based on your personal choice by completing the opt-out application form before the deadline.

Things to consider before opting out of the program:

  • Eligibility: Eligible students can opt out once per academic year.
  • Out Period: Apply online at the start of your study period before the term deadline (new students or returning students at the anniversary of begining their program).
  • Annual Renewal: Submit the form yearly to keep your waiver active.
  • Automatic Enrollment: Re-enrollment occurs on the opt-out anniversary.
  • Coverage: Only students are covered; family members cannot be added.
  • Restrictions: Non-eligible students cannot opt-in, and those who opted out cannot re-enroll.
Opt-Out Form

 

Disclaimer - The Legal Care Program and services cannot act on behalf of or advise a member on legal action involving the Student Association of MacEwan University providing the service.

Benefits Plan Office

Email: macewanplan@mystudentplan.ca
Phone: 587-881-2169
Address: SA-109A, 10850-104 Avenue NW SAMU Building.
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 0S5, CA

General Inquiries Line

Monday to Friday
from 6:00am to 6:00pm MST
Phone: 1-866-586-1010

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