The StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) provides funding to British Columbians aged 19 or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 in eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
The StrongerBC future skills grant provides funding for:
- tuition;
- mandatory fees; and
- required textbooks and supplies.
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 eligible programs
To be eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, you:
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person entitled to study in Canada
- Must be a B.C. resident and currently living in B.C.
- Must be 19 years of age or older or have graduated from high school by the start of the program
- Must provide consent for Capilano University to disclose learner information to the Province
- Should not be receiving duplicative and/or overlapping funding to cover eligible costs (i.e. grants, loans, scholarships, or other funding that covers the same program costs as the StrongerBC future skills grant
- Must begin your studies during the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 intake of the program
You should also understand that:
- StrongerBC future skills grant benefits may have tax implications
- The grant is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500
- If you are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program
- The amount of funding you receive is subject to review and audit
- The grant applies only to programs that start between September 1 and March 31
- You must complete your program within 52 weeks (1 year) from the program start date
- Apply to an eligible program at CapU
Check the admissions requirements of the FSG-eligible programs and prepare your supporting documentation. Once you are ready, submit an application through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC) by paying the applicable application fee. You will receive a welcome email from admissions, including myCapU account login instructions and your CapU student ID. - Apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant
Complete and submit the online application through the new FSG system using your BC Services Card Account. - Register into courses for your eligible FSG program
For more information on course registration, please visit Course Registration. - Receiving your eligibility notification
Financial Aid & Awards will email you a notification informing you if you are eligible for FSG. If you are eligible, your funds will not be paid yet; however, a fee deferral will be placed on your account for that term.
After the add/drop deadline, Financial Aid & Awards will:- Verify your course registration,
- Apply your FSG funds based on your eligible costs; and
- Send you an email notification with details of your approval.
To receive the grant for your required textbooks and supplies:
- Be approved for the FSG;
- Purchase the items; and
- Email your receipts to finaid@capilanou.ca by September 13, 2024.
Submissions are subject to review and approval.
Note: The Financial Aid office must receive receipts before your FSG is applied to your CapU student account.