Your school must be designated before you apply for student aid and before the first day of your study period. The designation process can take several months to complete.

If your school is not included in our list of designated schools, you can contact the school (e.g. financial aid office, international office, Registrar’s office) to request they apply for StudentAid BC designation. To apply for designation, please ask your institution to review the Institution Designation Overview page.

If you can't find your school in the StudentAid BC application
A school may not appear in the application search tool if they have not yet completed their designation process, or if their eligibility is currently under review by StudentAid BC. If your school is not listed in the student application, please contact your school directly to get updates on their designation status. You may also consider applying to a school that is currently designated with StudentAid BC.

Please note:

• To be eligible for StudentAid BC funding, your school must be designated in the new Student Information Management System (SIMS).
• To become designated, a school must submit a designation application through SIMS and meet all applicable designation eligibility requirements. Applications are reviewed and approved by Ministry staff.
• Only schools can apply for designation. Students and the Ministry cannot submit a designation application on behalf of a school.

Your school must be designated before you apply for student aid and before the first day of your study period. The designation process can take several months to complete.

If your school is not included in our list of designated schools, you can contact the school (e.g. financial aid office, international office, Registrar’s office) to request they apply for StudentAid BC designation. To apply for designation, please ask your institution to review the Institution Designation Overview page.

If you can't find your school in the StudentAid BC application
A school may not appear in the application search tool if they have not yet completed their designation process, or if their eligibility is currently under review by StudentAid BC. If your school is not listed in the student application, please contact your school directly to get updates on their designation status. You may also consider applying to a school that is currently designated with StudentAid BC.

Please note:

• To be eligible for StudentAid BC funding, your school must be designated in the new Student Information Management System (SIMS).
• To become designated, a school must submit a designation application through SIMS and meet all applicable designation eligibility requirements. Applications are reviewed and approved by Ministry staff.
• Only schools can apply for designation. Students and the Ministry cannot submit a designation application on behalf of a school.

Follow these steps to apply for StudentAid BC funding:

1. 1 Create your Student Account
   To create your Student Account, you must first set up your BC Services Card account as your digital ID.
   • Go to the Student Account page
   • Click on Log in/Register and follow the steps
   • During the setup, you’ll be asked to verify your identity
   Once you’re set up, the BC Services Card account will automatically populate your StudentAid BC profile with your personal information.
   To complete your profile, you will need to add your Social Insurance Number (SIN). Once StudentAid BC verifies your SIN, you’ll be ready to apply.
2. 2 Start your application
   
   • Choose whether you’re studying full-time or part-time
   • Select the program year you’re applying for – this will open your application
   • Complete all required sections. You can save your progress and come back if you need more time to complete your application
3. 3 Read and accept the terms and conditions of the StudentAid BC Declaration and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Consent for income verification.
4. 4 Submit your application. Once everything is complete, click on Submit.

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

If you’re a student with a disability, you may be eligible for additional provincial or federal funding. Go to How to apply for disability funding to learn more.

Follow these steps to apply for StudentAid BC funding:

1. 1 Create your Student Account
   To create your Student Account, you must first set up your BC Services Card account as your digital ID.
   • Go to the Student Account page
   • Click on Log in/Register and follow the steps
   • During the setup, you’ll be asked to verify your identity
   Once you’re set up, the BC Services Card account will automatically populate your StudentAid BC profile with your personal information.
   To complete your profile, you will need to add your Social Insurance Number (SIN). Once StudentAid BC verifies your SIN, you’ll be ready to apply.
2. 2 Start your application
   
   • Choose whether you’re studying full-time or part-time
   • Select the program year you’re applying for – this will open your application
   • Complete all required sections. You can save your progress and come back if you need more time to complete your application
3. 3 Read and accept the terms and conditions of the StudentAid BC Declaration and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Consent for income verification.
4. 4 Submit your application. Once everything is complete, click on Submit.

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

If you’re a student with a disability, you may be eligible for additional provincial or federal funding. Go to How to apply for disability funding to learn more.

Follow these steps to apply for StudentAid BC funding:

1. 1 Create your Student Account
   To create your Student Account, you must first set up your BC Services Card account as your digital ID.
   • Go to the Student Account page
   • Click on Log in/Register and follow the steps
   • During the setup, you’ll be asked to verify your identity
   Once you’re set up, the BC Services Card account will automatically populate your StudentAid BC profile with your personal information.
   To complete your profile, you will need to add your Social Insurance Number (SIN). Once StudentAid BC verifies your SIN, you’ll be ready to apply.
2. 2 Start your application
   
   • Choose whether you’re studying full-time or part-time
   • Select the program year you’re applying for – this will open your application
   • Complete all required sections. You can save your progress and come back if you need more time to complete your application
3. 3 Read and accept the terms and conditions of the StudentAid BC Declaration and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Consent for income verification.
4. 4 Submit your application. Once everything is complete, click on Submit.

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

If you’re a student with a disability, you may be eligible for additional provincial or federal funding. Go to How to apply for disability funding to learn more.