Call Centre Outage Update: We are experiencing technical issues with our call center, so callers should expect longer wait times to reach an agent. Call response is limited at this time and service is intermittent. Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve the issue.

Canada Post mail service disruption.
As a result of the Canada Post strike, certain StudentAid BC mail services may be delayed or affected. If you are experiencing any issues due to the mail service disruption, please contact us: 1-800-561-1818 (toll-free from within Canada and the US) and + 1-778-309-4621 (from outside North America).

Are you a parent, a BC high school teacher, or a BC high school counsellor? We need your help to improve student funding related content and resources on government websites.
The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills is researching ways to improve these websites, making it easier for those who help young people navigate student funding and financial planning information. If you would like to participate in this research, please complete the sign-up form.

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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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Classes starting between August 01, 2024 and July 31, 2025 AND August 01, 2023 and July 31, 2024

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

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Dec 01
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Dec 17
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Nov 27
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Dec 19
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Dec 10
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Dec 01
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Dec 01
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Jan 28

Latest News

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Nov 28 2024
New Student Account and application for part-time students
Updated December 12, 2024

StudentAid BC has launched a new Student Account and application for part-time students. This new system is replacing the old paper application and will make it easier to apply for part-time student aid.
Jun 11 2024
2024/2025 Program Year
Published June 11, 2024

StudentAid BC applications for the 2024/2025 program year for classes starting between August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025 are now available.
Oct 26 2023
StudentAid BC YouTube Videos
Updated January 18, 2024

Watch our YouTube video series to learn about the student financial assistance journey from start to finish.
Apr 13 2023
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.