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About StudentAid BC

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We help with the cost of post-secondary education through student loans, grants, and scholarships. We also have programs that help with loan repayment.

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Apply for a 2020/21 student loan

Classes starting between August 01, 2020 and July 31, 2021 AND August 01, 2019 and July 31, 2020

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StudentAid BC strives to process your request within 10 business days.

We are currently processing:

  • Requests received on or after
    Mar 02
  • Additional processing information:
  • Appeals
    Feb 03
  • Institution Designations
    Mar 02
  • Youth Educational Assistance Fund
    Feb 01
  • Permanent Disability Service Requests
    Feb 24
  • BC Loan Forgiveness
    Mar 01
  • Pacific Leaders – Loan Forgiveness
    Mar 01
  • BC Completion Grant for Graduates
    Jan 26
  • Labour Market Grant Disbursement components:
    Processed Weekly: Tools, Unmet Need, Relocation
    Processed 3rd Wednesday of the month: Loan Reduction
  • Next Appeal Committee Meeting:
    Apr 13

Latest News

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  • Jul 15 2020
    2020/2021 Program Year
    Applications for the 2020/2021 Program Year for classes starting between August 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021 are now available.
  • May 06 2020
    COVID-19 Response Information

    Updated November 19, 2020

    StudentAid BC is responding to COVID-19 by providing emergency student financial assistance, adapting policy and streamlining processes to support students, borrowers and post-secondary institutions.