Discover Funding Opportunities

Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependants

This program helps full-time students with dependants with the cost of education. The grant provides up to $280 per month of study for each child under 12 years of age (temporarily increased by 40% from pre-pandemic levels until July 31, 2026). The grant is automatically assessed when students apply for a student loan through StudentAid BC, requiring no separate application. It is designed to support low-income families where students are pursuing post-secondary education while caring for young children.

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.