Qualifying
Qualifying for the Vision Program is dependent on household and/or parental income. In order to qualify for the Vision Program, you must meet the same financial thresholds that currently exist to receive a Canada Student Grant [1].
As of September 2024, the elibility amounts and limits, as determined by the federal government, are:
|
Household size [2] (number of people) |
For maximum assistance; total household or parental income must be equal to or less than: |
Limit for eligibility consideration; if income the values are above those listed below, not eligible. |
|
1 |
$36,811 |
$68,324 |
|
2 |
$52,059 |
$95,664 |
|
3 |
$63,760 |
$114,436 |
|
4 |
$73,624 |
$126,441 |
|
5 |
$82,313 |
$137,460 |
|
6 |
$90,170 |
$147,862 |
|
7 and more |
$97,395 |
$156,919 |
These values will be updated in accordance with changes made by the Government of Canada.
[1] Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students
[2] “Household size” is defined by the applicant plus two living parents, if the applicant is under 25 years of age, independent of where the applicant lives and where the parents live.
Please see the examples of Riley, Anna, and Peter to assist in deciding if you qualify.
For example, Riley is 21 and is a full-time student living with his only living parent; there are two individuals in the household. He works part-time while completing his university degree. His father has an annual salary of $62,500 and Riley makes $12,000 working throughout the year.
The total income of the household is $74,500 and Riley qualifies under Tier 2.
For example, Anna is 20 years old and lives with her mother; her parents divorced many years ago. Her father’s annual salary is $45,000 and her mother makes $60,000. Anna works part-time on campus while she is in university making $15,000 annually.The total household income is $120,000. Anna would not qualify for the Vision Program as the household income exceeds $$114,436.
Peter lives with his parents and younger sister, who is finishing the last year of high school. His father is permanently disabled and receives a disability pension of $22,000 annually. Peter’s mother works full-time and makes $40,000 annually while Peter works full-time in the summer and part-time while completing his degree, making $18,500 annually.
The total household income is $80,500 and Peter would qualify under Tier 1.