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 2021/22 student loan
Classes starting between August 01, 2021 and July 31, 2022 AND August 01, 2020 and July 31, 2021
StudentAid BC strives to process your request within 10 business days.
We are currently processing:
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Requests received on or afterMay 10
- Additional processing information:
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AppealsMay 05
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Institution DesignationsMay 09
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Youth Educational Assistance FundMay 12
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Permanent Disability Service RequestsMay 09
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BC Loan ForgivenessMay 01
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Pacific Leaders – Loan ForgivenessMay 01
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Appendix 8 (allow 4 to 6 weeks)May 12
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Next Appeal Committee Meeting:Jun 08
Latest News
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Jun 15 2021Applications for the 2021/2022 program year are now available for classes starting between August 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022.
Jun 1 2021Updated June 14, 2021
StudentAid BC has responded to COVID-19 by providing emergency student financial assistance to support students, borrowers and post-secondary institutions.
Mar 11 2021Anne 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 2020Updated 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.