After you submit your application, it will be assessed by StudentAid BC. You'll receive an email from StudentAid BC letting you know when your assessment is available. Log in to your Student Account to view your assessment, which shows how much funding you may be eligible to receive. You must review and accept your Notice of Assessment before you are eligible to receive funding.

You can log in to your Student Account to check online the status of your application.

The latest you can apply is 6 weeks before your study period ends.

The earliest you can apply is when applications open for the upcoming program year, usually in June.

You do not have to be accepted into your study program before applying for student aid, but you will not receive any funding until your school confirms you are enrolled in eligible studies.

1. 1 Check if you are eligible for student aid
2. 2 Choose the post-secondary school you want to attend and determine the study period for which you need funding
3. 3 Confirm your school designation

StudentAid BC designates schools for both federal and provincial student aid. As outlined in the StudentAid BC policy manual.

1. All public universities, colleges, and institutes in B.C. are designated
2. Not all private training or out-of-province institutions have been designated by the government

How to check if your school is designated

1. 1Open the list of designated schools (PDF, 96.9KB)
2. 2Search the document for your school name:
   • On Windows: press Ctrl + F
   • On Mac: press Command + F
3. 3Type the full name of your school in the search box.
4. 4Check that:
   • your school is listed, and
   • the correct campus or location is listed
5. 5If both the school and location are listed, your school is designated.