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Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities

This program helps full-time or part-time students with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability pay for exceptional education related costs for services and equipment. The grant covers services and equipment such as notetakers, tutors, interpreters, and technical aids that support students with disabilities in their post-secondary studies. To be eligible, students must qualify for a federal student loan, be enrolled in full-time or part-time studies at a designated post-secondary institution, have a permanent disability or persistent/prolonged disability as defined by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, and have exceptional education related costs for services or equipment due to their disability. Students apply by contacting the accessibility services office at their school, who will help determine which services and/or equipment will assist in their post-secondary studies. If the disability has not yet been verified by StudentAid BC, students must complete the Appendix 8 – Disability Programs Application form.

Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students

This grant program provides extra financial help to students from low and middle-income families pursuing full-time post-secondary education in Canada. Based on the previous year's annual income and family size, eligible students may receive up to $525 per month of study (temporarily increased by 40% from pre-pandemic levels until July 31, 2026), which equals $4,200 for a standard 8-month academic year. Lower amounts are awarded based on higher incomes. The grant is automatically assessed when students apply for a student loan through StudentAid BC, requiring no separate application. Students must qualify for a federal student loan, meet income thresholds established by the Government of Canada, and be pursuing full-time post-secondary studies leading to an undergraduate degree, certificate, or diploma in a program of at least two years (60 weeks) duration at a designated institution.