Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students: 2026–2027 Guide
Check the Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students: up to $2,520 in 2026–2027, eligibility, provincial applications and the difference between grants and loans.
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For the 2026–2027 school year, the Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students can provide up to $2,520 per year, limited by your assessed financial need. The maximum is not an automatic payment to every part-time student.
The federal grant page sets out the current amount and eligibility. Apply through the student-aid process for your province or territory; you are assessed for the grant as part of that process.
Who may qualify?
Eligibility depends on financial need, family income, enrolment in a qualified part-time program at a designated school and other program conditions. The federal page also requires successful completion of courses for which a previous grant was received. Read the complete rules before assuming that a course or institution qualifies.
Family-income thresholds depend on family size. A single figure such as “students earning under $30,000 qualify” is not an adequate eligibility rule. Use the current threshold table and the definitions in your student-aid application.
Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut operate their own student-aid programs. Students in those jurisdictions should use their local program guidance instead of assuming that the federal grant described here is available through the same process.
How much should you put in your budget?
Use the amount in your actual assessment once available. Until then, keep the grant as potential funding rather than subtracting the maximum from your confirmed costs. Your assessed need can be lower than the annual maximum.
The $2,520 figure is the annual maximum for this grant in 2026–2027. It should not be combined with an alleged $10,000 lifetime-grant entitlement. Loan limits and grant limits are different rules.
How to apply
- Find your jurisdiction’s student-aid process. Start from the Canada student grants and loans overview and follow the relevant provincial or territorial link.
- Check school and program eligibility. Confirm the institution, program, course load and study dates before relying on aid.
- Gather the requested information. This may include income, family circumstances and enrolment details. Use the definitions in the actual application.
- Submit by the local deadline. Check both application and document deadlines for your study period.
- Read the assessment and follow-up instructions. Confirm what was awarded, any conditions and whether further information is required.
Is there one deadline across Canada?
No single application deadline for every student is stated on the federal grant overview. Your jurisdiction and study period determine the relevant dates. Do not rely on a universal “six weeks before classes end” instruction without checking your own student-aid office.
Grants, loans and changing circumstances
Grants are generally non-repayable assistance, while loans must be repaid. You still need to comply with the grant’s conditions and report changes as instructed. Changes to enrolment, course completion or other circumstances can affect an assessment.
Check current school-eligibility rules as well. The federal aid overview describes restrictions affecting many private, for-profit institutions; school designation and the applicable exceptions matter.
If your assessment seems incorrect, ask the student-aid office about its review process and supporting documents. AdmissionPrep’s university-planning support is separate from a government aid decision. For a broader budget, see the cost of university.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum part-time grant in 2026–2027?
The Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students provides up to $2,520 per year, limited by assessed financial need and subject to eligibility.
Do I apply separately for this federal grant?
Students are assessed through the applicable provincial or territorial student-aid process. Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut operate their own programs.
Is there a $10,000 lifetime entitlement for this grant?
The current federal page states an annual maximum, not a $10,000 lifetime-grant entitlement. Do not confuse a loan limit with a grant entitlement.
Sources and next steps
Sources checked October 10, 2026. Use the official instructions for your program, applicant category and entry year when you apply.
