About StudentAid BC
We help with the cost of post-secondary education through student loans, grants, and scholarships. We also have programs that help with loan repayment.
Online services
Apply for a 2022/23 student loan
Classes starting between August 01, 2022 and July 31, 2023 AND August 01, 2021 and July 31, 2022
StudentAid BC strives to process your request within 10 business days.
We are currently processing:
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Requests received on or afterJun 20
- Additional processing information:
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AppealsJun 14
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Institution DesignationsMay 25
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Youth Educational Assistance FundJun 13
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Disability Service RequestsJun 15
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BC Loan ForgivenessJun 01
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Pacific Leaders – Loan ForgivenessJun 01
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Appendix 8 (allow 4 to 6 weeks)Jun 23
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Next Appeal Committee Meeting:Jul 13
Latest News
read all news- Jun 6 2022
StudentAid BC applications for the 2022/2023 program year for classes starting between August 1, 2022 and July 31, 2023 are now available.
- Jun 1 2021
Updated June 6, 2022
StudentAid BC has responded to COVID-19 by providing emergency student financial assistance to support students, borrowers and post-secondary institutions.
- Mar 11 2021
Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, issued a statement on March 8 regarding preparations for a safe return to on-campus education this fall.
- Feb 18 2020
Updated July 27, 2020
Building on the elimination of interest on B.C. student loans, beginning on August 1, 2020, a new needs-based, up-front B.C. Access Grant will remove barriers to post-secondary education and training and provide non-repayable financial support for students at B.C. public post-secondary institutions.