StrongerBC future skills grant
About the StrongerBC future skills grant
The StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) is open to British Columbians aged 19 years or older regardless of financial need. The grant covers up to a lifetime maximum of $3,500 per learner for eligible course costs associated with short-term skills training at public universities and colleges in BC.
Applications are now closed for the StrongerBC future skills grant funded programs.
Student Eligibility
To be eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, you:
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person entitled to study in Canada.
- Must be B.C. residents and currently live in BC.
- Must be 19 years or older or have graduated high school by the start of your course/program.
- Must provide consent for TRU to disclose your information to the Province.
- Must 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 StrongerBC future skills grant)
You should also understand that:
- FSG benefits may have tax implications
- The FSG is subject to a lifetime maximum of $3,500
- Funding is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
- If you are receiving any federal or provincial benefit, such as Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment Assistance (BCEA), you must seek approval from the appropriate government body before participating in a program
- The amount of FSG funding you receive is subject to review and audit.
Fall 2024 Eligible Programs
- Accounting Fundamentals Series
- Authorized Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program
- Certified Administrative Professional
- CompTIA A+ Certification Training
- Effective Business Writing
- Field Safety Representative Class A/B/C
- Field Safety Representative – Continuing Education Requirement A/B/C
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology and Service
- Management Skills for Supervisors
- Microsoft Excel 2019 Series
- Proposal Writing and Grant Writing
- Renewable Energy Fundamentals for Electricians
- The Complete Project Manager with CAPM and PMP Prep
How to Apply
Applications to the eligible programs with FSG funding are currently closed. If FSG funding is still available, applications to the eligible programs will re-open at a later date.
StrongerBC future skills grant and Program FAQs
I'm not sure if I am eligible to receive this funding. Who do I ask to find out?
You can email futureskillsgrant@gov.bc.ca to find out if you are eligible.
Are all TRU programs eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant?
No, only specified TRU programs are eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant.
Will these courses and programs appear on my official TRU transcript?
No, for fall 2024 and forward, all FSG funded courses and programs at TRU are within Community Education and Workforce Development, and result in a certificate of completion and may also include industry certification, but are not transcriptable.
What if my tuition and fees total more than my StrongerBC future skills grant lifetime maximum of $3,500?
If your tuition and fees total more than the StrongerBC future skills grant lifetime maximum of $3,500, you will be responsible for paying the remaining balance, in accordance with TRU tuition and fee payment deadlines. Once you have completed your future skills grant application, TRU will contact you with instructions about paying the remaining balance prior to registering you in your chosen program.
I have questions about the StrongerBC future skills grant and possible tax implications. Who do I contact?
You can email futureskillsgrant@gov.bc.ca and they will be able to assist you with specific questions about the future skills grant.
What if I need to withdraw from my program?
If you need to withdraw from a face-to-face course, you must do so one week (5 business days) before the start of the course to receive a refund. Online courses are non-refundable once accessed. Refunds of tuition and fees covered by the StrongerBC future skills grant will be returned to your lifetime maximum of $3,500. Withdrawal after the refund deadline will reduce your remaining lifetime FSG eligibility.
Is my course guaranteed to proceed once I am registered?
Times, dates, and course offerings are subject to change. Courses are checked three days before the start of each one, and if there are not enough registrants, the course will be canceled. If TRU cancels the course, a full refund will be issued.
Questions? We're here to help.
Email student@tru.ca
Call Enrolment Services at 250-852-7000 or 1-800-663-9711
(toll-free in Canada)
This project was funded by the Government of Canada through the Province of British Columbia.
