Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students: up to $4,200
Canada’s full-time student grant can provide up to $4,200 for the 2026-2027 school year through provincial or territorial student aid.
Key points before you apply
- The grant supports eligible full-time undergraduate students from low- and middle-income families.
- Canada.ca states that, until the end of the 2026-2027 school year, students could receive up to $4,200 per year or $525 per month of study.
- Applications are not filed directly with Grantalia or a generic federal form; students apply through their province or territory.
- Grants do not need to be repaid, while loans under the same student aid system must be repaid after study.
Rules, amounts and deadlines can change. Always confirm your case on the official pages before submitting documents.
What this Canadian grant funds
The Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students is part of the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. It helps eligible students pay for post-secondary education and is designed for full-time study. The Government of Canada separates grants, which do not need to be repaid, from loans, which are borrowed money and must be repaid after studies end.
The grant can be combined with other assessed student aid depending on the student’s province or territory, family income, programme and need. A student does not choose a grant amount manually; the student aid office assesses eligibility through the application process.
Amount for the 2026-2027 school year
Canada.ca states that until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year, eligible full-time students could receive up to CAD $4,200 per year, or up to CAD $525 per month of study. The school year runs from August 1 to July 31. The amount can be received for each year of undergraduate studies as long as the student remains in full-time school.
The phrase “up to” is important. The final amount may be lower depending on assessed need, income, study period and provincial or territorial rules. Students should wait for their official assessment before counting on the maximum.
Who the grant is designed for
The grant is aimed at full-time students with financial need, particularly students from low- and middle-income households. It applies within the federal student aid framework, but provinces and territories administer applications and assessments. Students must also attend an eligible programme and school under applicable rules.
Changes announced by Canada.ca affect some private, for-profit schools. Starting August 1, 2026, students going to private, for-profit international schools will no longer be eligible for federal funding, with transitional protection for some continuing students until July 31, 2029. Pending approval, similar restrictions may affect many private, for-profit schools in Canada.
How to apply
Students apply for student aid through their province or territory, not through a separate Grantalia form. The provincial or territorial office uses the application to assess grants and loans together. This means the same student aid application can lead to a mix of non-repayable grant and repayable loan funding.
Because local deadlines vary, students should check their own jurisdiction early. A student in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Alberta or another province may face different forms, supporting documents and timing. The federal page gives the grant framework; the provincial or territorial office tells the student exactly what to submit.
Information to prepare
A typical student aid application asks for identity, school and programme details, study period, income information, family or spouse information where applicable, and banking or loan-agreement steps. International students, students changing schools and students with unusual family circumstances should read local guidance closely.
Students should also confirm whether their programme is full time for student-aid purposes. Course load rules may differ from a school’s casual description. Dropping courses after approval can reduce eligibility or create overpayments that must be resolved.
Grant versus loan
One advantage of the Canada Student Grant is that it does not have to be repaid if the student remains eligible. Loans are different: they are meant to cover tuition, living expenses and school-related costs but must be repaid after study according to loan agreement rules. The assessment may include both types of funding.
Students should read the award notice carefully. Accepting a student aid package without noticing the loan portion can lead to unexpected debt. If a student wants only grants, the provincial or territorial office can explain whether that is possible and how to reduce or decline loan funds.
Situations that require extra checking
Students with dependants, disabilities, part-time status, prior overpayments or studies at private institutions should check additional Canada.ca grant pages and local rules. There are separate grants for full-time students with dependants and for part-time students, each with different amounts and conditions.
A student who was not approved but believes the school or programme should qualify should contact the provincial or territorial student aid office, as Canada.ca instructs. Eligibility decisions depend on official assessments, not on search-result summaries or school marketing pages.
Practical next steps
Before applying, confirm your school, programme length, course load, province or territory of residence and local deadline. Then complete the official student aid application and monitor messages for requests. Keep copies of submitted information and review the award notice for grant, loan and disbursement details.
Grantalia is an information guide only. It cannot assess Canadian student aid, change a provincial decision or confirm a student’s final grant amount.
The information was checked against official programme pages. Use those links to confirm updates before you apply or submit documents.
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