Detailed Eligibility Criteria:
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Transition Award Eligibility
The Adult Basic Education Transitions Award is available to students who:
- have completed a minimum of TWO Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses1 at a BC public post-secondary institution within the preceding year2;
- are planning to enrol in full-time3 post-secondary studies at a BC public post-secondary institution between the dates of May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026;
- do not hold any previously awarded post-secondary credentials (Degree, Diploma, Certificate)
- are Canadian citizens, permanent residents (landed immigrants), convention refugees, or protected persons living in Canada; and
- are residents of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in BC for at least 12 months prior to the date of application for the Award.
1 English as an Additional Language (EAL), English Language Learning (ELL), and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses do not qualify.
2 Students completing courses up until December 31, 2025 are eligible to apply.
3 No less than 60% of a full course load.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Students can apply in advance of receiving official acceptance from the post-secondary institution they plan to attend.
- Students with a break in studies of more than one year from the date of completing ABE courses are not eligible to apply for a Transition Award, except in extenuating circumstances (e.g., medical).