Eligibility Criteria

If you can answer YES to every question below, you are eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant.

I am one of the following:

  • Canadian Citizen.
  • Permanent Resident.
  • Protected Person entitled to study in Canada.
R YES
I am a B.C. resident. I live in British Columbia.R YES

I have graduated from grade 12 or equivalent.

or

I am 19 years of age or older.

R YES
I will give consent to collect and disclose personal information that is relevant to accessing the StrongerBC future skills grant to the provincial government and other participating public post-secondary institutions.R YES

I will not access duplicative and/or overlapping funding to cover eligible costs.

For example, other grants, loans, scholarships or funding that cover the same program costs as the StrongerBC future skills grant.

R YES

I understand that the StrongerBC future skills grant benefits may have tax implications.

I will consult the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for tax advice.

R YES

I understand that the StrongerBC future skills grant is subject to a $3,500 lifetime maximum.

All eligible costs will be counted towards the $3,500 per learner limit. 

Eligible costs include:

  • Tuition.
  • Mandatory fees.
  • Program/course materials.
R YES
If I am receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or B.C. Employment and Assistance (BCEA), I will seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in the StrongerBC future skills grant program.R YES
If I am a current WorkBC Employment Services client, I will work with my employment counsellor before I register with a public post-secondary institution.R YES
I understand that if I require additional financial supports like living supports or daycare to attend training, I can contact my local WorkBC Centre 6-8 weeks in advance to determine if I am eligible.R YES

I understand that fall and winter 2024/25 programs are eligible. I will confirm eligible start dates with the learning institution. 

or

I am already enrolled in an eligible program. I understand that I must confirm the first date of instruction for eligible courses with the learning institution.

A course is part of a program. For example, a Business Certificate program may be made up of several courses, like Formal Writing 101 and Business Planning 200. It’s okay if you registered for the program before the fall or winter 2024/25 semester but only courses that occur during the fall or winter 2024/25 semester are currently eligible for funding.

R YES

















































































For more information about the grant, email: futureskillsgrant@gov.bc.ca