You may be eligible for the Yukon Grant in one of three categories, as:
A Dependent Student if you are less than 19 years of age on the day your post-secondary classes start, and at least one of your parents has resided in the Yukon continuously for a period of 2 years immediately preceding the start of your post-secondary classes; if you are 19 years of age and have resided in the Yukon continuously during the immediately preceding period of 1 year and have previously received Yukon Grant financial assistance as a dependent student.
An Independent Student: completed 2 years of secondary education in the Yukon school system (Grades 8-12 this can also include home schooling as long as the home schooling has been registered with the Dept. of Education) or have previously received financial assistance as a dependent student defined above and have resided in the Yukon continuously for a period of 2 years immediately preceding the start of post-secondary classes. A person can qualify as an independent student no matter what his or her age is at the time of application.
A New Resident Student if you are less than 19 years of age on the day your post-secondary classes start, you and at least one of your parents have taken up residence in the Yukon, and you are a dependant of that parent at that time. You must have completed 1 year of secondary education in the Yukon school system (Grades 8-12) and start your post-secondary studies before you reach 19 years of age. Your parent(s) must reside in the Territory while you are attending post-secondary studies, and you must complete your post-secondary education before you reach the age of 24.
Students may interrupt their studies and be absent from the Yukon for a period of time not exceeding one academic year.
To receive this grant:
Yes, your completed application and required documents must be received no later than six weeks after the start dates of your classes.
Once your application has been approved, a letter will be sent to you and the institution you are attending indicating how much you will be receiving.
Keeping in mind that all institutions have different academic years, following are examples of the amount you may receive:
Quarter |
Semester | |
---|---|---|
Tuition/Fees |
$334 |
$501 |
Books/Supplies |
$101 |
$154 |
Living Expense |
$668 |
$1001 |
First year applicants receive 100% of the Grant, however, you must maintain a 65% average to receive the full amount in the following year(s). If you obtain an average below 65% you will receive 60% of the grant, until such time as your average is 65% or better.
If you are attending an institution outside the Yukon, a travel subsidy per calendar year is paid. In order to receive subsequent travel subsidies you must have returned to the Yukon since your last subsidy.
All applications are assessed on a first-come, first serve basis, so the earlier you get your application in, the earlier your money will reach the institution. Grants are disbursed by semester or quarter. For example, if you are attending 2 semesters, your first cheque would arrive in September and the following disbursement will be sent in January.
The money is sent care of the financial aid office of the institution you are attending. Once the institution ensures you are registered full-time, they will give you the cheque. However, if you owe money for fees, room and board, etc., the institution may ask you to sign it over to them.
A student may receive assistance for the Yukon Grant and Student Training Allowance combined for up to a maximum of five years.
Yes, the Yukon Grant is considered a bursary for income tax purposes, therefore, the Federal Government requires you to claim the amount received. Please keep us informed of your permanent home address for T4A forms. For information on education deductions for income tax purposes, please contact Revenue Canada.
If you withdraw from classes or you drop to part-time status you will be required to pay back a portion of the Grant within 3 months. Otherwise, the Grant does not have to be paid back.
Student Financial Assistance
Advanced Education
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6
Phone: (867) 667-5929
Toll free (In Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5929
Fax: (867) 667-8555