Transition Award

Am I Eligible?

The Transition Award is available to students who have completed two Adult Basic Education (ABE) within the preceding year at a BC public post-secondary institution (EAL, ELL, or ESL courses do not qualify).

Detailed Eligibility Criteria:

  • 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 enroll in full-time3 post-secondary studies at a BC public post-secondary institution between the dates of May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027;
    • 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, 2026 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).

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    How to Apply