Jun
06
2022
2022/2023 Program Year
StudentAid BC applications for the 2022/2023 program year for classes starting between August 1, 2022 and July 31, 2023 are now available.
General
Jun
01
2021
COVID-19 Response Information
Updated June 6, 2022
StudentAid BC has responded to COVID-19 by providing emergency student financial assistance to support students, borrowers and post-secondary institutions.
For public health and safety guidance on COVID-19, please visit the B.C Government page: Post-secondary studies during COVID-19.
Mar
11
2021
Preparing for a safe return to on-campus education in September
Anne 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.
In the coming weeks, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training will be working with the Provincial Health Officer and experts from across the post-secondary sector to develop Go-Forward guidelines for a safe return to in-person learning this fall.
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 January 16, 2020
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.
Jun
04
2018
2018/2019 Program Year
Updated July 5, 2018
Full-time and part-time applications for the StudentAid BC 2018/2019 Program Year for classes starting between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019 are now available.
Mar
29
2018
New streamlined loan agreement process
Updated May 15, 2018
First-time applicants now submit their Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) online. Read more.
Mar
27
2018
Improvements to Privacy
Updated May 15, 2018
StudentAid BC has made significant improvements to enhance the protection of your personal identification information.
Nov
07
2016
B.C. borrowers get additional loan repayment relief
Borrowers who are having difficulty making their monthly loan payments can apply for help through the Repayment Assistance Plan. Depending on their financial situation—such as their income and family size—borrowers can get approved for a reduced monthly payment on their Canada Student Loan, or for no monthly payment at all. Contact the National Student Loans Service Centre to learn more.
