How Education Grants Work in Canada

Education grants can make career-focused training far more accessible. Unlike loans, grant funds are intended to support your studies without the same repayment expectations — which is why understanding them matters before you enroll.

What is an education grant?

An education grant is financial support that may go toward the cost of an eligible program. The amount can vary based on the program you choose, your circumstances, and approval.

What can affect your estimate

• Program selection — different diplomas carry different base grant estimates.
• Children in your household — each child may add to your potential grant.
• Prior course history — you may qualify if you have not taken the same or a similar course recently.

Estimates are a starting point. Final grant, financing, and eligibility details are confirmed during your application review.

Next steps

Use the live estimator on our homepage to see what you may qualify for in under a minute, then continue to the application when you're ready. A program advisor will follow up to confirm the details.