Apprenticeship Incentive Grant - Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility information

  1. I am currently a high school student. Am I eligible for the AIG? 
  2. I am currently registered in a pre-apprenticeship program at my high school. Am I eligible for the AIG? 
  3. Am I eligible for more than one AIG? 

Application information

  1. Is there a deadline to apply?
  2. I need help completing my application. 
  3. Do I need to complete a separate application form for each year/level (or equivalent)? 
  4. How long will it take to process my Apprenticeship Incentive Grant application? 
  5. Why apply online?
  6. I'm a Quebec apprentice registered with the Commission de la Construction du Québec. What is the difference between the terms "level" and "period"? 


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Supporting document information

  1. How do I submit my documents?
  2. What happens if I don't submit the required supporting documents?


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Financial information

  1. Am I eligible for Employment Insurance benefits as an apprentice?
  2. Will the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant affect my Employment Insurance benefits?
  3. How do I get my tax information slip (T4A) for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant?
  4. Can my grant be affected by a Family Order Agreement?
  5. What is a Family Order Agreement?
  6. What is a garnishment?


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Ontario apprentices

  1. If Service Canada is now accepting the Confirmation of In-School Training letter for Ontario apprentices, are transcripts/letters from training institutions still accepted?
  2. I'm an Ontario apprentice and I've already applied for the AIG but have recently received a Confirmation of In-School Training letter. What does this mean?
  3. I'm an Ontario apprentice and am not able to provide the official Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Confirmation of In-School Training letter. What other document can I submit as proof of technical training?
  4. I am in a modified apprenticeship program (MAP) in Ontario. What do I need to apply for the grant?


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Program Information

  1. Why does the Government of Canada offer the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant?


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Contact information

  1. Where do I go for more information about apprenticeship grants?