How to apply for StudentAid BC funding

To apply for StudentAid BC funding, you need to create a Student Account. In your account, you can enter your information, upload your documents, track your application status, and view and accept your assessment.

Before you apply

  1. 1 Check if you are eligible for student aid
  2. 2 Choose the post-secondary school you want to attend and determine the study period for which you need funding.
  3. 3 Confirm your school designation
  4. 4 Create a BC Services Card account or ensure your BC Services Card account is active.

Only you can submit your application. Never share access to your StudentAid BC account with anyone. Sharing your account or personal information can put your privacy, financial security, and StudentAid BC eligibility at risk.

How to apply

  1. 1 Create your StudentAid BC Account
    • Go to StudentAid BC Student Account page
    • Select Log in/Register and follow the prompts to log in using your BC Services Card account. Your BC Services Card account will automatically populate your StudentAid BC profile with your personal information.
    • Add your Social Insurance Number (SIN).
    StudentAid BC will verify your SIN, which may take up to 72 hours. Once verification is complete, you’ll be ready to apply.
  2. 2 Start your application. Select whether you’re applying for full-time or part-time studies and choose the program year to open your application
  3. 3 Add your information. Enter your program, personal and financial information. You can save your application and return to it later if needed.
  4. 4 Read and accept the terms and conditions of the StudentAid BC Declaration and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Consent for income verification.
  5. 5 Submit your application. Review your information before submitting.
  6. 6 Track your application status. Log in regularly for updates and check your email for any additional information you may need to provide.
  7. 7 If required for your application, ask your parent(s) or partner to provide their information. Wait for an email with instructions for them to log in.
    • They will use the Supporting Users Portal to complete and submit their information. A link to the Portal will be provided in the email.
    • They will log into the Supporting Users Portal using their BC Services Card Account.
    • They must wait until you have submitted your application before logging into the Supporting Users Portal.
    • Parents or partners do not have to create a Student Account to enter their information as this will delay your application. They must follow the link in the email to the Supporting Users Portal.
    If your parent(s) or partner cannot use a BC Services Card account, another option may be available to provide their information during the application process, however, this could delay your application.

Watch our video tutorial to learn how to create your Student Account and submit your application.

Application deadlines

The latest you can apply is 6 weeks before your study period ends.

The earliest you can apply is when applications open for the upcoming program year, usually in June.

You do not have to be accepted into your study program before applying for student aid, but you will not receive any funding until your school confirms you are enrolled in eligible studies.

After you submit your application

After you submit your application, it will be assessed by StudentAid BC. You'll receive an email from StudentAid BC letting you know when your assessment is available. Log in to your Student Account to view your assessment, which shows how much funding you may be eligible to receive. You must review and accept your Notice of Assessment before you are eligible to receive funding.

You can log in to your Student Account to check online the status of your application.