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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:
    Feb 15
  • Additional, detailed processing information:
  • Institution Designation Applications
    Mar 13
  • Institution and Program Information (Appendix 3)
    Feb 25
  • Transfer of School (Appendix 5)
    Apr 09
  • Request for Reassessment (Appendix 7)
    Mar 04
  • Disability Programs (Appendix 8)
    Feb 04
  • Appeals
    Mar 04
  • SIMS Part Time Exceptions
    Mar 24
  • Disability Program Service Requests – Outgoing
    Canada Student Grant Funding for students with Disabilities
    Mar 27
  • Service Provider Receipt Requests – Reconciling
    Canada Student Grant Funding for students with Disabilities
    Mar 18
  • Next Appeal Committee Meeting:
    Apr 21

Latest News

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  • Published January 20, 2026

    Scams targeting students are becoming more common. If you’re applying for StudentAid BC funding, you need to stay alert to protect your personal and financial information. Falling for a scam can put your privacy and financial security at risk.

  • 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.

  • Updated January 18, 2024

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