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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.

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Apply for a 2023/24 student loan

Classes starting between August 01, 2023 and July 31, 2024 AND August 01, 2022 and July 31, 2023

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

We are currently processing:

  • Requests received on or after
    Nov 07
  • Additional processing information:
  • Appeals
    Nov 28
  • Institution Designations
    Nov 17
  • Youth Educational Assistance Fund
    Nov 29
  • Disability Service Requests
    Nov 07
  • BC Loan Forgiveness
    Nov 01
  • Pacific Leaders – Loan Forgiveness
    Nov 01
  • Next Appeal Committee Meeting:
    Dec 13

Latest News

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  • StudentAid BC YouTube Videos

    Published October 26, 2023

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

  • 2023/2024 Program year

    Published June 6, 2023
    StudentAid BC applications for the 2023/2024 program year for classes starting between August 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024 are now available.

  • Increasing supports for students and borrowers

    Published April 13, 2023

    The B.C. government has announced important measures to help make school more affordable and to support individuals who need help repaying their student loans.

  • Improving student financial supports for former youth in care

    Published March 14, 2023

    The B.C government announced improved student financial supports to help former youth in care access post-secondary education and trades training.

    Starting on August 1st, 2023, StudentAid BC will improve supports for former youth in care by: