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Apply for a 2025/26 student loan

Classes starting between August 01, 2025 and July 31, 2026 AND August 01, 2024 and July 31, 2025

StudentAid BC processes requests in the order they are received. This includes mail, email, appeals, uploaded documents, callback requests, and other submissions related to full-time and part-time applications or general inquiries.

We are currently processing:

  • All incoming requests received on or after:
    Aug 02
  • Additional, detailed processing information:
  • Institution Designation Applications
    Aug 19
  • Institution and Program Information (Appendix 3)
    Sep 02
  • Transfer of School (Appendix 5)
    Oct 20
  • Request for Reassessment (Appendix 7)
    Aug 28
  • Disability Programs (Appendix 8)
    Aug 29
  • Appeals
    Aug 30
  • SIMS Part Time Exceptions
    Sep 10
  • Disability Program Service Requests – Outgoing
    Canada Student Grant Funding for students with Disabilities
    Sep 22
  • Service Provider Receipt Requests – Reconciling
    Canada Student Grant Funding for students with Disabilities
    Jul 30
  • Next Appeal Committee Meeting:
    Nov 18

Latest News

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  • Published June 13, 2025

    StudentAid BC applications for the 2025/2026 program year for classes starting between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026 are now available.

  • Updated December 12, 2024

    StudentAid BC has launched a new Student Account and application for part-time students. This new system is replacing the old paper application and will make it easier to apply for part-time student aid.

  • Published June 11, 2024

    StudentAid BC applications for the 2024/2025 program year for classes starting between August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025 are now available.

  • Updated January 18, 2024

    Watch our YouTube video series to learn about the student financial assistance journey from start to finish.