Grants and loans for full-time and part-time students
The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program offers student grants and loans to full-time and part-time students. Grants and loans help students pay for their post-secondary education.
- Apply for grants and loans in one application, directly with your province of residence
- You don’t need to repay grants you receive
- You need to repay loans after finishing school, with interest
- You may be eligible for more than 1 type of grant – when you apply with your province, they will assess your eligibility for all available grants
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How much can you get
The amount you can receive depends on several factors, including:
- your province or territory of residence
- your family income
- if you have dependents
- your tuition fees and living expenses
- if you have a disability
The amount you can receive in grants and loans is calculated when you apply with your province or territory.
To find out if you can receive Canada Student Grants or Loans, use the federal student aid estimator. Note that this estimator doesn’t take into account the provincial and territorial student grants and loans.
List of federal student grants
Your eligibility for all Canada Student Grants is assessed when you apply with your province or territory:
Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students
If you are in school part-time, see grant for part-time students.
Note: This grant is not available to students from the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Quebec. They have their own student aid programs.
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Eligibility
You could be eligible for this grant if you apply and:
- have a financial need
- are a full-time student in a qualified program at a designated school
- your total family income is less than the income threshold below
| Family size (number of people) | For maximum grant (if gross family income is below the amount for family size, the student qualifies for the maximum grant) |
For grant cut-off (if gross family income is at or above these amounts for family size, the student does not qualify for the grant) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32,102 | $63,615 |
| 2 | $45,399 | $89,004 |
| 3 | $55,602 | $106,278 |
| 4 | $64,204 | $117,021 |
| 5 | $71,782 | $126,929 |
| 6 | $78,634 | $136,326 |
| 7 and more | $84,933 | $144,457 |
How much you could receive
Until the end of the 2022 to 2023 school year, you could receive up to $6,000 per year or up to $750 per month of study. You can get this grant for each year of your undergraduate studies as long as you are still in school full-time. The school year runs from August 1 to July 31.
Note: If you have been out of high school for at least 10 years, you could receive $1,600 in Skills Boost funding. Eligibility is assessed when you apply for student aid.
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Apply
Apply for student aid through your province or territory.
Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students
If you are in school full-time, see grant for full-time students.
Note: This grant is not available to students from the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Quebec. They have their own student aid programs.
Eligibility
You could be eligible for this grant if you apply and:
- have a financial need
- are a part-time student in a qualified program at a designated school
- have successfully completed the courses you have been given a grant for in the past; and
- your total family income is less than the income threshold below
Income thresholds for Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students: Previous year’s gross annual family income
| Family size (number of people) | For maximum grant (if gross family income is below the amount for family size, the student qualifies for the maximum grant) |
For grant cut-off (if gross family income is at or above these amounts for family size, the student does not qualify for the grant) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32,102 | $63,615 |
| 2 | $45,399 | $89,004 |
| 3 | $55,602 | $106,278 |
| 4 | $64,204 | $117,021 |
| 5 | $71,782 | $126,929 |
| 6 | $78,634 | $136,326 |
| 7 and more | $84,933 | $144,457 |
How much you could receive
Until the end of the 2022 to 2023 school year, you could receive up to $3,600 per year. The amount of the grant will not be more than your assessed need. For example, if you have an assessed need of $1,200, you will receive a $1,200 grant. The school year runs from August 1 to July 31.
Apply
Apply for student aid with your province or territory.
Related services and information
Maximum lifetime limit for student aid
There are lifetime limits on the number of weeks you can receive student aid. This includes interest-free periods while you are in school. Once a lifetime limit has been reached, interest starts to accumulate. You will also have to start paying back the loan 6 months after you graduate or finish your studies.
Full-time students can receive student aid for no more than 340 weeks, except:
- students enrolled in doctoral studies can receive student aid for up to 400 weeks
- students with permanent disability can receive student aid for up to 520 weeks
Registered Education Savings Plan
In addition to grants and loans you can contact your Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) provider to withdraw funds to help pay for your studies. For more information, please visit RESP.
Canada Government Student grants and loans
- Apply for student grants and loansApply for student grants and loans, including grants for special circumstances.
- Manage your loan at the NSLSCAccess and update your loan account, and keep your loan interest free.
- Repay your student loanHow and when to start repaying your loan? Get repayment assistance and what to do if you cannot repay your loan.
Other student aid
Apprentice loans and grants
Earn while you learn with additional aid to start and complete an apprenticeship.
Scholarships
Scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral studies.
Indigenous learning
Scholarships, bursaries, education programs and schools for Indigenous peoples.
Aid for reservists
Apply to keep your loan interest free while you serve.
Aid for protected persons
Apply for the same loans and grants as a Canadian citizen.
Aid for athletes
Support for high-performance Canadian athletes who are preparing for and participating in international sport.
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