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Full-time students
Full-time post-secondary student financial aid
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: New 2026-2027 Program Highlights and Funding Information and a revised intersession/summer request form now show updated eligibility, application, and portal details, including changes effective Aug. 1, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: New 2026-2027 Program Highlights and Funding Information and a revised intersession/summer request form now show updated eligibility, application, and portal details, including changes effective Aug. 1, 2026.
Full-time student aid updated for 2026-2027
The Program Highlights and Funding Information PDF now shows the 2026-2027 program year and updates the full-time student aid rules effective Aug. 1, 2026, including a new exclusion for most students at for-profit private institutions for the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students and a narrower New Brunswick residency eligibility for study periods starting Aug. 1, 2026. That same PDF also indicates updated 2026-2027 funding tables and living allowance information, and the help or portal reference has moved to gnb.ca/studentaid. The Request for Program Information Intersession and/or Summer Session Studies form now says to return the completed form to the student for submission, uses updated 2026 sample study-period dates, and points applicants to the revised GNB.ca/StudentAid site label.
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, and individuals registered under the Indian Act
See full eligibility
Overview
Financial aid for full-time post-secondary students in New Brunswick. It supports tuition, living costs, and other study-related expenses through loans, grants, and bursaries.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Social Insurance Number
- Income tax information
- Proof of immigration or residency status, if applicable
- School and program details
- Supporting documents for disability or dependent status, if applicable
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, and individuals registered under the Indian Act
- New Brunswick residents
- Full-time students enrolled or qualified to enroll in approved degree, diploma, or certificate programs at designated post-secondary schools
- Students taking at least 60% of a full course load, or 40% with a permanent disability or persistent or prolonged disability
Who is not eligible
- International students who are neither permanent residents nor protected persons
- Students enrolled at private for-profit international institutions for study periods starting August 1, 2026 or later, except students who continue in the same program of study at the same institution and remain eligible for federal student financial assistance until July 31, 2029
- Most students attending for-profit private institutions for the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students beginning on August 1, 2026
- Students in non-degree programs, qualifying years, or academic upgrading
- Students in courses that are not a requirement of the program of study, or in practical training after graduating, such as medical internship or residency, dietetic internship or legal articling
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and mandatory fees
- Books, supplies, and computer-related costs
- Return transportation and childcare
- Living allowance for full-time students
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-degree programs and qualifying years
- Academic upgrading
- Courses not required by the program
- Practical training after graduation, such as internships or residencies
- Courses already passed and repeated only to keep full-time status or improve grades
How to apply
- Submit documentation electronically by visiting gnb.ca/studentaid and selecting Upload a Document.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are normally processed within two to four weeks after all documents are submitted.
- Applicants receive a Notice of Assessment with the funding amount and payment timing.
- First-time applicants must complete the Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement.
- The school must confirm enrolment before funds are released.
- Funds may be sent partly to the school and partly to the student.
Additional information
- You may be asked to provide additional documentation to validate the information provided on your application.
- Knowingly making false statements, misrepresentations, or omissions may result in penalties.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Full-time students Program
What is the Full-time students?
Financial aid for full-time post-secondary students in New Brunswick. It supports tuition, living costs, and other study-related expenses through loans, grants, and bursaries.
How much funding can be received?
Full-time students Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Full-time students program?
To be eligible for the Full-time students program, you must:
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, or individual registered under the Indian Act
New Brunswick resident with financial need
Approved program of at least 12 weeks at a designated post-secondary school, with a 60% course load or 40% for students with a permanent disability or persistent or prolonged disability
Who can I contact for more information about the Full-time students?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at none or by phone at 1-800-667-5626.
Where is the Full-time students available?
The Full-time students program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Full-time students a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Full-time students is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Full-time students?
Full-time students is funded by Government of New Brunswick