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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 2019/20 student loan

Classes starting between August 01, 2019 and July 31, 2020 AND August 01, 2018 and July 31, 2019

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

We are currently processing:

  • Requests received on or after
    Nov 15
  • With the exception of:
  • Appendix 7
    Nov 19
  • Appeals
    Nov 20
  • Youth Educational Assistance Fund
    Nov 21
  • Institution Designation Applications
    Nov 02
  • BC Loan Forgiveness
    Nov 01
  • Pacific Leaders – Loan Forgiveness
    Nov 01
  • Labour Market Grant Disbursement components:
    Processed Weekly: Tools, Unmet Need, Relocation
    Processed 3rd Wednesday of the month: Loan Reduction
  • Next Appeal Committee Meeting:
    Dec 09

Latest News

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  • Jun 11 2019
    2019/2020 Program Year

    Applications for the 2019/2020 Program Year for classes starting between August 1, 2019 and July 31, 2020 are now available.

  • Feb 19 2019
    Eliminating Interest on B.C. Student Loans
    Updated September 25, 2019

    Fulfilling the B.C. Government’s commitment to make post-secondary education more affordable, as of February 19, 2019, the interest rate on B.C. Government-issued student loans has been eliminated. This change benefits all current and future borrowers.