B.C. Access Grant (Full-Time)

About this award

Non-repayable provincial grant for low- and middle-income BC students enrolled full-time at a designated post-secondary institution. Income-tested, automatically assessed when you apply for StudentAid BC funding — no separate application.

The B.C. Access Grant (Full-Time) is one of the StudentAid BC program's non-repayable supports for full-time students from low- and middle-income BC households. Unlike the loan portion of StudentAid BC, this grant does not need to be paid back. The amount is calculated per applicant based on family income and household size, and is layered into the overall StudentAid BC need assessment alongside any federal Canada Student Grants you also qualify for. There is no separate application — when you submit your annual StudentAid BC funding application, the assessment automatically determines whether you qualify for the B.C. Access Grant and the dollar amount. The B.C. Access Grant is one of several non-repayable BC supports listed on the StudentAid BC grants-and-scholarships page; companion programs include the Adult Upgrading Grant (for foundational/upgrading programs) and a Part-Time stream of the same B.C. Access Grant for part-time students.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or Protected Person — citizenship requirement
• ✓ College, Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
• ✓ Resident of BC — provincial eligibility

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit before the posted deadline~1 hour

   Check the official source for the current deadline: save a copy and submit at least 24 hours early.

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