Open ProvincesStudying in Yukon: tuition, student aid and grants
What tuition costs in Yukon, provincial student loans and grants with their amounts, and the federal Canada Student Grant.
Provincial student aid
Student Financial Assistance (Yukon Grant)
Grants for Yukon students in post-secondary studies.
| Amount | 2026-27 academic year (August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027) |
|---|---|
| Yukon Grant | $195 / week of study |
| Lifetime limit | 170 weeks |
| Travel allowance, studying outside the territory, Whitehorse residents | $1,500 / year |
| Yukon Excellence Awards (each, up to 10) | $300 each, up to $3,000 |
- Payments are made in a lump sum each term. Excellence awards need a final mark of at least 80% in eligible Grade 10 to 12 courses.
How to get it: Apply through the Student Financial Assistance portal.
Federal help
The Canada Student Grant for full-time students gives up to $4,200 a year (up to $525 per month of study) until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year, and you are assessed automatically when you apply for provincial aid. It is not available to students from Quebec, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut, which have their own programs. Canada.ca ↗
Plan your costs
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
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