Grants

Canada access grant for students from low-income families

This federal program may help you meet up to 50 per cent of your post-secondary tuition costs, to a maximum of $3,000.

You are considered to be from a “low income family” if the income of your parent(s), step-parent(s), sponsor or legal guardian falls under the National Child Benefit Supplement Program.

The Canada access grant replaces Canada student loan funding.

To be eligible you must:

• Come from a low-income family (the income of your parent(s), step-parent(s), sponsor or legal guardian must fall under the National Child Benefit Supplement Program).
• Be pursuing post-secondary education within four years of leaving high school.
• Be enrolled in post-secondary education for the first time.
• Be enrolled in a full-time study program at least two academic years long that leads to a degree, certificate or diploma at a designated educational institution.
• Be eligible for a full-time Canada student loan.