France issued the 2026-2027 circular for national collège and lycée grants. The circular confirms eligibility rules, application procedures, automatic rights assessment, and the extension of the automatic assessment mechanism to voluntary private schools under contract from 2026-2027.
The Department for Education updated guidance confirming that from the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year, all children in households receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to a free school meal in covered settings.
The Welsh Government announced £15 million to begin expanding free school meals to secondary pupils in households receiving Universal Credit, with plans to remove the income limit.
The Scottish Government reported that participation in school instrumental music tuition rose to more than 70,000 learners after fees were abolished and annual investment of up to £12 million continued.
Alberta opened the 2026-27 student aid cycle and published changes to student aid rules for the new loan year. Updates include living allowance changes, student contribution changes, and reinstated parental or spousal contribution assessment.
Prince Edward Island published 2026-27 full-time student aid application guidance and updated eligibility information for private for-profit institutions. The changes include new limits for students at private for-profit institutions outside Canada from August 1, 2026.
Newfoundland and Labrador announced that 2026-27 student financial assistance applications are now being accepted. The province highlighted loans, non-repayable grants, and the Debt Reduction Grant Program for eligible borrowers.
Yukon opened the 2026-27 post-secondary funding application portal. Students can apply for territorial and federal supports, including the Yukon Grant, Student Training Allowance, Yukon Excellence Award, Canada Student Financial Assistance programs, and the Yukon Health Care and Social Services Bursary.
Canada updated federal student aid guidance affecting students at private for-profit institutions. The guidance states that students at private for-profit international schools will no longer be eligible for federal funding from August 1, 2026, with transition provisions for some current students.
Ontario updated OSAP definitions for the 2026-27 academic year, including the academic-year window and student contribution guidance. The 2026-27 year applies to study periods starting between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027.