Student Eligibility:

  • Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person entitled to study in Canada.
  • Must be B.C. residents and currently live in B.C.
  • Must be 19 years or older or have graduated high school by the start of the course/program.
  • Must provide consent for NLC to disclose learner information to the Province and third party training providers.
  • 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 Future Skills Grant)

Students should understand that:

  • The FSG benefits may have tax implications;
  • The FSG is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500;
  • If students are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), approval must be sought from the appropriate government body before participating in a program;
  • The amount of FSG funding received is subject to review and audit.

Eligible costs for future skills grant programs:

  • Lifetime Maximum of $3,500 inclusive of all eligible costs
    • Tuition
    • Program/Course Materials (textbooks, textbook or required program software, and tools)
  • Not Eligible: Childcare, living allowances, and transportation.

Eligible Northern Lights College programs that are approved for future skills grant funding: