Upgrading and ESL Funding: Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG)

The Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) is a non-repayable provincial government funded program designed to provide direct educational costs for students enrolled in developmental programs such as upgrading and ESL courses.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible to apply, the student must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident (must have a valid PR card) or a person with “protected person” status, studying in any of the following courses:

Note: Students must attach copy of 2023 income tax notice of assessment.

Eligibility is based on assessed financial need.
The following assessments are not eligible for AUG funding:

• English Competency Assessment
• English Speaking and Listening Assessment

How to apply

To apply, please print and complete the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) application from StudentAidBC and submit to the Student Financial Aid and Awards (SFAA) office.

• All students must complete the entire application including Course Details on back page.
• Permanent Residents must attach a copy of the front and back of PR card or IMM1000.
• Students must attach a copy of their 2022 income tax notice of assessment.  If you did not file a tax return you must attach documentation to support the income listed on the application.
• Applications must be submitted prior to the last day of class or they will not be accepted.
• Students are responsible for registering into their courses. If unable to pay student fees submit a Tuition Fee Deferral form with your application.
• incomplete applications will not be processed.
• Students will receive notification via myBCIT email address.

AUG application are now closed for the 2023-2024 year effective immediately.
Applications are no longer being accepted for 2023-2024.  2024-2025 AUG application form available for download from StudentAidBC after April 1, 2024.