This application must be completed by B.C. private, out-of-province and international institutions wishing to become designated to administer federal and provincial student financial assistance. The form collects information about institution ownership, addresses, and contacts, as well as regulatory body and program information. StudentAid BC uses this data to help assess whether an institution meets the criteria for designation as specified in the StudentAid BC Policy Manual.The Institution Designation Application must be completed by an institution official. Please ensure the information provided can be publicly verified. For more information on how to complete the application please review the Designation Application Job Aid in the StudentAid BC Administration Manual.