General

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.

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.

Mar
11
 
2021

Preparing for a safe return to on-campus education in September

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.

Jun
11
 
2019

2019/2020 Program Year

Published June 11, 2019
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
Published February 19, 2019

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
Published June 4, 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
27
 
2018

Improvements to Privacy

Updated May 15, 2018
Published March 27, 2018

StudentAid BC has made significant improvements to enhance the protection of your personal identification information.