British Columbia

B.C. Access Grant

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The B.C. Access Grant provides non-refundable financial assistance to low and middle income students enrolled in full-time studies at post-secondary institutions in British Columbia.

Depending on the student's household income and duration of study, students can receive financial support for the eight-month school year period.

Students enrolled in undergraduate studies less than two years can receive up to $4000 per school year.

Students enrolled in undergraduate studies more than two years can receive up to $1000 per school year.

You may be eligible if you are:

  • enrolled in a post-secondary institution in British Columbia
  • qualified for full-time StudentAid BC financial assistance
  • have at least $1 of financial need assessed by the province

Proof of school enrollment

For example:

Post-secondary student ID #, letter of acceptance, Post-secondary degree, Canada Student Loan, Provincial Student Loan.

There is no application for this grant, students will be automatically assessed for this grant when they apply for student loans through StudentAid BC.

Last updated: September 1, 2025