Can I get both the BC Access Grant and the federal Canada Student Grant?

Yes — they stack. Many BC students receive both in the same StudentAid BC package.

Do international students qualify?

No. BC Access Grant requires Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or protected person status, plus 12+ months BC residency.

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BC Access Grant

Who funds it: Province of British Columbia.
Who qualifies: BC residents enrolled in a qualifying program at a recognized BC public post-secondary institution. Income tested. Full-time and part-time tracks.
Amount range: Up to $4,000 per year for full-time students. Pro-rated for part-time.
How to apply: Through StudentAid BC — automatic if you qualify and your school program qualifies.
When to apply: Same as StudentAid BC.

Common pitfalls we see

Program must be eligible — most public post-secondary BC programs qualify, but always confirm with your school's financial aid office.
Not realizing it stacks with the federal Canada Student Grant — both can be received in the same year.

FAQ

Can I get both the BC Access Grant and the federal Canada Student Grant?: Yes — they stack. Many BC students receive both in the same StudentAid BC package.
Do international students qualify?: No. BC Access Grant requires Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or protected person status, plus 12+ months BC residency.

Our take

The BC Access Grant is one of the largest single grants available to qualifying BC students and stacks with federal aid. If you are within the income range and at a qualifying school, do not skip applying.

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Skillucate is independent — not StudentAid BC, not the Government of British Columbia, not the Government of Canada, not a school. We do not make funding decisions and do not guarantee approval, eligibility, amounts, or timelines. Information current as of 2026-05-10; verify with the funding body before applying.