Canada and Saskatchewan Student Grants

Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students 

The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. Eligible students enrolled in a program of at least 60 weeks in duration may receive up to a maximum of $375 per month or $87 per week (equivalent to $3,000 per 8-month school year) based on their income and family size. 

Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students with Dependent Children

The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. This grant provides a maximum of $200 per month of study per child ($47 per week of study per child) to low-income students with dependent children under 12 years of age, or over 12 years of age with a permanent disability. 

Skills Boost Top-Up to the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students

Beginning in 2018-19 and lasting three years, the Government of Canada has introduced a new Skills Boost Top-Up to the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students pilot project. Students who qualify for the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students and who have been out of high school for at least 10 years will receive $200 per month in additional top-up grant funding.

Saskatchewan Student Grant for Full-Time Students 

The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. Eligible students enrolled in a program of any duration may receive up to a maximum of $125 per month or $30 per week (equivalent to $1,000 per 8-month school year) based on their income and family size.

There are three grants available for part-time students. You will need to fill out a separate application for part-time assistance. Visit Printable Applications for more information and to apply for the part-time assistance grant.

Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students 

The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. This grant provides up to $1,800 per academic year. 

Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependent Children

The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. Part-time students with up to two children under 12 years of age may be eligible for $40 per week of study, up to a maximum of $1,920 per academic year. Part-time students with three or more children may be eligible for $60 per week of study up to a maximum of $1,920 academic year.

Saskatchewan Student Grant for Part-Time Students

This grant provides up to $800 per academic year.

There are two additional grants available for students with permanent disabilities:   

Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities

Eligibility for this grant is determined when you apply for full-time or part-time assistance. A separate application form is not required. 

Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities