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Student Funding for Students with Dependants
If you are a post-secondary student with children or dependants, you are eligible for additional non-repayable federal funding beyond the standard Canada Student Grant. The Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependants provides up to $200 per week for each child under the age of 12 — helping to offset the childcare and living costs that student-parents face.
Federal grant (full-time): Up to $200/week per child under 12
Federal grant (part-time): Up to $40/week per child under 12
Repayable?: No — non-repayable grant
Combined with other grants?: Yes — stackable with Full-Time Student Grant
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Quick facts — Student Funding for Students with Dependants
Federal grant (full-time)
Up to $200/week per child under 12
Federal grant (part-time)
Up to $40/week per child under 12
Repayable?
No — non-repayable grant
Combined with other grants?
Yes — stackable with Full-Time Student Grant
Application
Through your provincial student aid office
Last verified
March 2026
Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependants
This federal grant recognizes that student-parents have additional financial responsibilities that affect their ability to complete their studies.
- Full-time students: Up to $200/week per child under age 12
- Part-time students: Up to $40/week per child under age 12
- No cap on the number of qualifying dependants
- Assessed through your provincial student aid application — no separate form needed
- Stackable with the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students
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Other support for student-parents
Several universities and colleges offer additional support for student-parents:
- On-campus childcare: Subsidized or priority access at many institutions
- Emergency bursaries: Many financial aid offices have emergency funds for unexpected childcare costs
- Part-time student programs: Some institutions offer flexible delivery designed for students with family responsibilities
Frequently asked questions
The student must be Canadian (citizen, permanent resident, or protected person). Children's citizenship status does not affect the grant — what matters is that you are the primary caregiver.
Yes. If you are a full-time student with children under 12, you can receive both the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students (up to $4,200/year) and the Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependants (up to $200/week per child).
Official source:
Canada Student Grant for Students with Dependants – Government of Canada
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Last verified: March 2026
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Always confirm details directly with the program provider before applying.
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