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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.

Whether you’re just planning for college or university or have already started your post-secondary studies, these short videos will help you understand how student financial aid works.

Jun
06
 
2023

2023/2024 Program year

Published June 6, 2023
StudentAid BC applications for the 2023/2024 program year for classes starting between August 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024 are now available.

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.

Doubling the Provincial Weekly Loan Maximums

Effective, August 1st, 2023, StudentAid BC will double the provincial weekly loan maximums:

Mar
14
 
2023

Improving student financial supports for former youth in care

Published March 14, 2023

The B.C government announced improved student financial supports to help former youth in care access post-secondary education and trades training.

Starting on August 1st, 2023, StudentAid BC will improve supports for former youth in care by:

Jun
01
 
2021

COVID-19 Response Information

Updated June 5, 2023

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.