Published June 23, 2026

StudentAid BC applications for the 2026/27 program year are now available for studies starting between August 1, 2026, and July 31, 2027.

Updated June 9, 2026

Starting August 1, 2026, if you are planning to go to a private college or university, there are important changes you need to know about. These changes affect the money you can receive through StudentAid BC and the federal Canada Student Financial Assistance Program.

Published January 20, 2026

Scams targeting students are becoming more common. If you’re applying for StudentAid BC funding, you need to stay alert to protect your personal and financial information. Falling for a scam can put your privacy and financial security at risk.

Doing anything that could be seen as fraud can also affect your future loan eligibility and how to repay your loan.

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.

For full-time students, the application process remains unchanged for now. Full-time applicants must continue using the existing student dashboard and online application. StudentAid BC is working to streamline the application process for all students and will introduce the new Student Account for full-time students in the future.

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.

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.