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Adult Upgrading Grant

The Adult Upgrading Grant is a financial assistance program offered by StudentAid BC that helps adults demonstrating financial need who are enrolled in skills upgrading, education and training courses at public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. This grant helps with costs related to fees, books, supplies, transportation, and unsubsidized childcare. It also supports the cost of tuition for Adult Special Education programs. Eligible applicants must be adults attending a public post-secondary institution in B.C. and enrolled in skills upgrading or education and training courses such as Adult basic education, Adult special education, or English as a second language. The program is administered through approved B.C. public post-secondary institutions, and applicants must submit their completed application forms to the Financial Aid Office at their institution.