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.
Effective, August 1st, 2023, StudentAid BC will double the provincial weekly loan maximums:
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:
Published June 6, 2022
StudentAid BC applications for the 2022/2023 program year for classes starting between August 1, 2022 and July 31, 2023 are now available.
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.
Published March 11, 2021
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.