Canada and Saskatchewan Student Grants
When you apply for Saskatchewan Student Aid, you will be automatically considered for grants from both the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan. Grant amounts are calculated based on your number of weeks of study and your family income.
Information about grants available for students applying for the 2024-25 student loan year can be found in the 2024-25 Student Aid Handbook.
1. Grants for Full-Time Students
Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students
The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. Eligible students enrolled in a program of at least 60 weeks in duration may receive up to a maximum of $525 per month or $122 per week (equivalent to $4,200 per 8-month school year) based on their income and family size.
Saskatchewan Student Grant for Full-Time Students
The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. Eligible students enrolled in a program of any duration may receive up to a maximum of $125 per month or $30 per week (equivalent to $1,000 per 8-month school year) based on their income and family size.
Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students with Dependent Children
The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. This grant provides a maximum of $280 per month of study per child ($100 minimum, up to $65 per week of study per child) to low-income students with dependent children under 12 years of age, or over 12 years of age with a permanent disability. This is equivalent to $2,240 per 8-month school year, per dependant.
Saskatchewan Student Grant for Low-Income Students with Dependants (NEW)
The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. This grant provides a maximum of $120 per month of study per child (up to $28 per week of study) to low-income students with dependent children under 12 years of age, or over 12 years of age with a permanent disability. This is equivalent to $950 per 8-month school year, per dependant.
2. Grants for Part-Time Students
If you are enrolled in part-time studies, you can apply for Part-time Student Aid online through the Government of Saskatchewan’s Advanced Education Student Portal, or alternatively, you can complete and submit a Printable Application. If you need help applying, view the Student Aid Instructions. There are three grants available for part-time students.
Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students
The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. This grant provides up to $2,520 per academic year.
Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependent Children
The grant amount is determined according to a single progressive threshold. The size of the grant gradually decreases as income increases and the rate of reduction also varies by family size. Part-time students with up to two children under 12 years of age may be eligible for $56 per week of study, up to a maximum of $2,688 per academic year. Part-time students with three or more children may be eligible for $84 per week of study up to a maximum of $2,688 per academic year.
Saskatchewan Student Grant for Part-Time Students
This grant provides up to $800 per academic year.
3. Students with Disabilities
There are two additional grants available for students with disabilities:
Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities
If you are a student with either a permanent OR a persistent or prolonged disability who is eligible for either Full-time or Part-time Student Aid, you will be eligible to receive the Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities. You will be automatically considered for this grant in your student aid application. This grant provides $2,800 per school year to assist with educational or living costs.
Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities
If you are a student with either a permanent OR a persistent or prolonged disability enrolled in a program at a post-secondary educational institution, you may be eligible to receive the Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities. This grant provides up to $22,000 per program year. This includes $20,000 for the Canada Grant and up to $2,000 for the Saskatchewan Grant. Examples of eligible services and equipment include: tutors, interpreters, computer software and specialized transportation. You must fill out a separate application for this grant.