Adult Upgrading Grant Funding

The Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) is funding from the provincial government that you do not pay back. It is for students enrolled in Adult Basic Education (ABE), Workplace Essential Skills Training (WEST) or English as a Second Language (ESL). 

Apply for AUG before you pay any fees or purchase textbooks. Refunds cannot be issued.

The 2023-2024 Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) application is now available for courses starting April 1, 2023 or later. The application and instructions for applying can be found below under How do I apply for the Adult Upgrading Grant?