To apply for StudentAid BC funding, you need to create a Student Account. In your account, you can enter your information, upload your documents, track your application status, and view and accept your assessment.
There are weekly and lifetime maximum funding limits that you should be aware of. Not all students receive the maximum amount.
The total amount you receive is determined by the length of your study period measured in weeks.
The following table shows the maximum amount and number of weeks of StudentAid BC funding you can receive over your lifetime. Weeks on in-study payment-free status also count towards your maximum number of weeks.
| Funding type | $ limit | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Canada student loan (non-doctoral) | 340 weeks (80 months) | |
| Canada student loan (doctoral) | 400 weeks (94 months) | |
| Canada student loan (persons with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability; or received loans prior to August 1, 1995) | 520 weeks (120 months) | |
| B.C. student loan (non-doctoral) | $50,000 | 340 weeks (80 months) |
| B.C. student loan (doctoral) | $50,000 | 400 weeks (94 months) |
| B.C. student loan (persons with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability) | $50,000 | 520 weeks (120 months) |
| Canada and B.C. integrated student loan (non-doctoral) | 340 weeks (80 months) | |
| Canada and B.C. integrated student loan (doctoral) | 400 weeks (94 months) | |
| Canada and B.C. integrated student loan (persons with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability, or received loans prior to August 1, 1995) | 520 weeks (120 months) |
If you reach the maximum number of weeks of StudentAid BC funding and are still in full-time study, you continue to be eligible for in-study payment-free status and the six-month non-repayment period following your studies. Your school will need to confirm your enrolment with the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) to have your student loan repayment deferred until after you have completed your studies and the 6-month non-repayment period ends.
For more information see in-study payment-free status and maximum weeks.
Your outstanding principal and any accrued interest, if applicable, for all part-time Canada student loans cannot exceed $10,000 at any given time. Students who reach the $10,000 part-time loan limit remain eligible to receive Canada Student Grants.
There are weekly and lifetime maximum funding limits that you should be aware of. Not all students receive the maximum amount.
The total amount you receive is determined by the length of your study period measured in weeks.
The following table shows the maximum amount and number of weeks of StudentAid BC funding you can receive over your lifetime. Weeks on in-study payment-free status also count towards your maximum number of weeks.
| Funding type | $ limit | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Canada student loan (non-doctoral) | 340 weeks (80 months) | |
| Canada student loan (doctoral) | 400 weeks (94 months) | |
| Canada student loan (persons with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability; or received loans prior to August 1, 1995) | 520 weeks (120 months) | |
| B.C. student loan (non-doctoral) | $50,000 | 340 weeks (80 months) |
| B.C. student loan (doctoral) | $50,000 | 400 weeks (94 months) |
| B.C. student loan (persons with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability) | $50,000 | 520 weeks (120 months) |
| Canada and B.C. integrated student loan (non-doctoral) | 340 weeks (80 months) | |
| Canada and B.C. integrated student loan (doctoral) | 400 weeks (94 months) | |
| Canada and B.C. integrated student loan (persons with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability, or received loans prior to August 1, 1995) | 520 weeks (120 months) |
If you reach the maximum number of weeks of StudentAid BC funding and are still in full-time study, you continue to be eligible for in-study payment-free status and the six-month non-repayment period following your studies. Your school will need to confirm your enrolment with the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) to have your student loan repayment deferred until after you have completed your studies and the 6-month non-repayment period ends.
For more information see in-study payment-free status and maximum weeks.
Your outstanding principal and any accrued interest, if applicable, for all part-time Canada student loans cannot exceed $10,000 at any given time. Students who reach the $10,000 part-time loan limit remain eligible to receive Canada Student Grants.
There are weekly and lifetime maximum funding limits that you should be aware of. Not all students receive the maximum amount.
The total amount you receive is determined by the length of your study period measured in weeks.
The following table shows the maximum amount and number of weeks of StudentAid BC funding you can receive over your lifetime. Weeks on in-study payment-free status also count towards your maximum number of weeks.
| Funding type | $ limit | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Canada student loan (non-doctoral) | 340 weeks (80 months) | |
| Canada student loan (doctoral) | 400 weeks (94 months) | |
| Canada student loan (persons with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability; or received loans prior to August 1, 1995) | 520 weeks (120 months) | |
| B.C. student loan (non-doctoral) | $50,000 | 340 weeks (80 months) |
| B.C. student loan (doctoral) | $50,000 | 400 weeks (94 months) |
| B.C. student loan (persons with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability) | $50,000 | 520 weeks (120 months) |
| Canada and B.C. integrated student loan (non-doctoral) | 340 weeks (80 months) | |
| Canada and B.C. integrated student loan (doctoral) | 400 weeks (94 months) | |
| Canada and B.C. integrated student loan (persons with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability, or received loans prior to August 1, 1995) | 520 weeks (120 months) |
If you reach the maximum number of weeks of StudentAid BC funding and are still in full-time study, you continue to be eligible for in-study payment-free status and the six-month non-repayment period following your studies. Your school will need to confirm your enrolment with the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) to have your student loan repayment deferred until after you have completed your studies and the 6-month non-repayment period ends.
For more information see in-study payment-free status and maximum weeks.
Your outstanding principal and any accrued interest, if applicable, for all part-time Canada student loans cannot exceed $10,000 at any given time. Students who reach the $10,000 part-time loan limit remain eligible to receive Canada Student Grants.
StudentAid BC funding varies according to your financial situation, status, length of study program, number of dependants and other factors.
The amount of money you receive from StudentAid BC depends on your financial need, which is calculated using this formula:
We subtract your total resources from your total educational costs to calculate your assessed financial need.
The monthly student living allowances for each category of student are intended to cover costs for shelter, food, local transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. They are standard allowances for a moderate standard of living established by the federal government. The allowances vary based on a student's living situation and the province or territory where they will be studying.
The 2026/27 allowances for students residing in B.C. are below. Allowances for other living situations can be found in the SABC Policy Manual.
| 2026/27 Living Allowances for Students residing in B.C. | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Single student away from home | $2,327 | $541 |
| Single student living at home | $841 | $196 |
| Single parent (add child allowance x number of dependants) | $3,002 | $698 |
| Married student/spouse (add child allowance x number of dependants) | $4,384 | $1,020 |
| Child allowance | $970 | $226 |
Note: These allowances are used to calculate your financial need and may not be the monthly amounts you will receive. The amount of student financial assistance available to you is determined by your assessed need, whether you have dependants, the length of your study period and the maximum amounts set by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and by StudentAid BC.
You are expected to contribute as much as possible to the cost of your own post-secondary education. The more you contribute from your own resources, the less you will have to borrow and repay.
The financial contribution expected from you will depend on the total family income declared on your previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency, as well as other resources you may have that can be applied to your education costs.
You are expected to contribute to your education costs. A fixed contribution amount is calculated based on your prior year family income; other resources you have that are targeted toward your education costs, such as scholarships and other funding sources, are considered as well.
If you are classified as a dependent student, StudentAid BC may also expect a parental contribution from your parent(s), step-parent, sponsor or legal guardian based on the total family income declared on their previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you are married or living common-law, a spouse/partner contribution may also be expected based on their total family income declared on their previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you are an Independent student, no parental contribution is expected. However, if you are receiving money voluntarily given to you by your parents, declare this on your loan application.
If you are a Dependent student, a financial contribution may be expected from your parent(s), step-parent, sponsor or legal guardian based on the total family income declared on their previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency. StudentAid BC will assess the amount based on family size, income and allowable deductions (such as income taxes payable, Canada Pension Plan contributions and employment insurance contributions).
Your parents' financial assets (term deposits, stocks, bonds, GICs, bank accounts and rental properties) will also be considered in the assessment.
Because the assessment process is complex, you are encouraged to contact us if you need more information about expected parental contributions.
If you are married or living common-law, your spouse or partner may be expected to make a financial contribution toward your education while you are attending post-secondary school.
If your spouse/partner is also attending school full-time, or is in receipt of employment insurance (EI), social assistance, or disability benefits, no contribution is expected.
Your spouse/partner may be expected to contribute to your education costs as well, and a fixed contribution amount will be calculated based on their prior year total income.
There are many sources of funding to finance your post-secondary education. They include:
To be eligible for federal part-time grants and loans, your total family income for the program year must be below the amounts shown on the following table:
| Family size | Canada Student Loan for Part-Time Students (CSL-PT) Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Disabilities (CSG-D) Gross Annual Family Income Threshold for CSL-PT and CSG-D |
Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Studies (CSG-PT) Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependants (CSG-PTDEP) B.C. Access Grant for Part-Time Studies (BCAG-PT) Gross Annual Family Income Eligibility for Maximum CSG-PT, CSG-PTDEP, and BCAG-PT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78,890 | $38,474 |
| 2 | $110,336 | $54,412 |
| 3 | $131,635 | $66,641 |
| 4 | $144,687 | $76,952 |
| 5 | $156,762 | $86,033 |
| 6 | $168,236 | $94,245 |
| 7+ | $178,137 | $101,797 |
StudentAid BC funding varies according to your financial situation, status, length of study program, number of dependants and other factors.
The amount of money you receive from StudentAid BC depends on your financial need, which is calculated using this formula:
We subtract your total resources from your total educational costs to calculate your assessed financial need.
The monthly student living allowances for each category of student are intended to cover costs for shelter, food, local transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. They are standard allowances for a moderate standard of living established by the federal government. The allowances vary based on a student's living situation and the province or territory where they will be studying.
The 2026/27 allowances for students residing in B.C. are below. Allowances for other living situations can be found in the SABC Policy Manual.
| 2026/27 Living Allowances for Students residing in B.C. | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Single student away from home | $2,327 | $541 |
| Single student living at home | $841 | $196 |
| Single parent (add child allowance x number of dependants) | $3,002 | $698 |
| Married student/spouse (add child allowance x number of dependants) | $4,384 | $1,020 |
| Child allowance | $970 | $226 |
Note: These allowances are used to calculate your financial need and may not be the monthly amounts you will receive. The amount of student financial assistance available to you is determined by your assessed need, whether you have dependants, the length of your study period and the maximum amounts set by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and by StudentAid BC.
You are expected to contribute as much as possible to the cost of your own post-secondary education. The more you contribute from your own resources, the less you will have to borrow and repay.
The financial contribution expected from you will depend on the total family income declared on your previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency, as well as other resources you may have that can be applied to your education costs.
You are expected to contribute to your education costs. A fixed contribution amount is calculated based on your prior year family income; other resources you have that are targeted toward your education costs, such as scholarships and other funding sources, are considered as well.
If you are classified as a dependent student, StudentAid BC may also expect a parental contribution from your parent(s), step-parent, sponsor or legal guardian based on the total family income declared on their previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you are married or living common-law, a spouse/partner contribution may also be expected based on their total family income declared on their previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you are an Independent student, no parental contribution is expected. However, if you are receiving money voluntarily given to you by your parents, declare this on your loan application.
If you are a Dependent student, a financial contribution may be expected from your parent(s), step-parent, sponsor or legal guardian based on the total family income declared on their previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency. StudentAid BC will assess the amount based on family size, income and allowable deductions (such as income taxes payable, Canada Pension Plan contributions and employment insurance contributions).
Your parents' financial assets (term deposits, stocks, bonds, GICs, bank accounts and rental properties) will also be considered in the assessment.
Because the assessment process is complex, you are encouraged to contact us if you need more information about expected parental contributions.
If you are married or living common-law, your spouse or partner may be expected to make a financial contribution toward your education while you are attending post-secondary school.
If your spouse/partner is also attending school full-time, or is in receipt of employment insurance (EI), social assistance, or disability benefits, no contribution is expected.
Your spouse/partner may be expected to contribute to your education costs as well, and a fixed contribution amount will be calculated based on their prior year total income.
There are many sources of funding to finance your post-secondary education. They include:
To be eligible for federal part-time grants and loans, your total family income for the program year must be below the amounts shown on the following table:
| Family size | Canada Student Loan for Part-Time Students (CSL-PT) Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Disabilities (CSG-D) Gross Annual Family Income Threshold for CSL-PT and CSG-D |
Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Studies (CSG-PT) Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependants (CSG-PTDEP) B.C. Access Grant for Part-Time Studies (BCAG-PT) Gross Annual Family Income Eligibility for Maximum CSG-PT, CSG-PTDEP, and BCAG-PT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78,890 | $38,474 |
| 2 | $110,336 | $54,412 |
| 3 | $131,635 | $66,641 |
| 4 | $144,687 | $76,952 |
| 5 | $156,762 | $86,033 |
| 6 | $168,236 | $94,245 |
| 7+ | $178,137 | $101,797 |
StudentAid BC funding varies according to your financial situation, status, length of study program, number of dependants and other factors.
The amount of money you receive from StudentAid BC depends on your financial need, which is calculated using this formula:
We subtract your total resources from your total educational costs to calculate your assessed financial need.
The monthly student living allowances for each category of student are intended to cover costs for shelter, food, local transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. They are standard allowances for a moderate standard of living established by the federal government. The allowances vary based on a student's living situation and the province or territory where they will be studying.
The 2026/27 allowances for students residing in B.C. are below. Allowances for other living situations can be found in the SABC Policy Manual.
| 2026/27 Living Allowances for Students residing in B.C. | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Single student away from home | $2,327 | $541 |
| Single student living at home | $841 | $196 |
| Single parent (add child allowance x number of dependants) | $3,002 | $698 |
| Married student/spouse (add child allowance x number of dependants) | $4,384 | $1,020 |
| Child allowance | $970 | $226 |
Note: These allowances are used to calculate your financial need and may not be the monthly amounts you will receive. The amount of student financial assistance available to you is determined by your assessed need, whether you have dependants, the length of your study period and the maximum amounts set by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and by StudentAid BC.
You are expected to contribute as much as possible to the cost of your own post-secondary education. The more you contribute from your own resources, the less you will have to borrow and repay.
The financial contribution expected from you will depend on the total family income declared on your previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency, as well as other resources you may have that can be applied to your education costs.
You are expected to contribute to your education costs. A fixed contribution amount is calculated based on your prior year family income; other resources you have that are targeted toward your education costs, such as scholarships and other funding sources, are considered as well.
If you are classified as a dependent student, StudentAid BC may also expect a parental contribution from your parent(s), step-parent, sponsor or legal guardian based on the total family income declared on their previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you are married or living common-law, a spouse/partner contribution may also be expected based on their total family income declared on their previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency.
If you are an Independent student, no parental contribution is expected. However, if you are receiving money voluntarily given to you by your parents, declare this on your loan application.
If you are a Dependent student, a financial contribution may be expected from your parent(s), step-parent, sponsor or legal guardian based on the total family income declared on their previous year’s income tax submission to the Canada Revenue Agency. StudentAid BC will assess the amount based on family size, income and allowable deductions (such as income taxes payable, Canada Pension Plan contributions and employment insurance contributions).
Your parents' financial assets (term deposits, stocks, bonds, GICs, bank accounts and rental properties) will also be considered in the assessment.
Because the assessment process is complex, you are encouraged to contact us if you need more information about expected parental contributions.
If you are married or living common-law, your spouse or partner may be expected to make a financial contribution toward your education while you are attending post-secondary school.
If your spouse/partner is also attending school full-time, or is in receipt of employment insurance (EI), social assistance, or disability benefits, no contribution is expected.
Your spouse/partner may be expected to contribute to your education costs as well, and a fixed contribution amount will be calculated based on their prior year total income.
There are many sources of funding to finance your post-secondary education. They include:
To be eligible for federal part-time grants and loans, your total family income for the program year must be below the amounts shown on the following table:
| Family size | Canada Student Loan for Part-Time Students (CSL-PT) Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Disabilities (CSG-D) Gross Annual Family Income Threshold for CSL-PT and CSG-D |
Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Studies (CSG-PT) Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependants (CSG-PTDEP) B.C. Access Grant for Part-Time Studies (BCAG-PT) Gross Annual Family Income Eligibility for Maximum CSG-PT, CSG-PTDEP, and BCAG-PT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $78,890 | $38,474 |
| 2 | $110,336 | $54,412 |
| 3 | $131,635 | $66,641 |
| 4 | $144,687 | $76,952 |
| 5 | $156,762 | $86,033 |
| 6 | $168,236 | $94,245 |
| 7+ | $178,137 | $101,797 |
The first thing you will need to do is check your school designation under StudentAid BC. To receive student financial aid, your school must be deemed eligible. In addition, there is special information if you are attending two schools, if you attend a private institution, or if you are going to school outside of B.C. or outside of Canada.
Here are some important things to consider before beginning your studies at a private post-secondary school in B.C.
Attending more than one post-secondary school at the same time is called "split enrolment." In some cases, you can receive StudentAid BC funding for courses taken at the second school.
Before registering at your second school, check with the financial aid office at your "home" school about student financial aid options. The home school is the one that will issue your credential at graduation time.
You may be eligible for funding if courses at the second school are:
Your second school must be a designated school under StudentAid BC.
Split enrolments involving private vocational/trade schools are not permitted.
Here are some important things to consider before you enrol in a post-secondary school outside British Columbia but within Canada:
Students at private schools outside of B.C. and within Canada are not eligible for provincial student aid.
Note: Students enrolled at an out-of-province private school within Canada during the 2025/26 program year who received provincial student financial aid for the same program at the same school, may request to continue to receive B.C. student financial aid until their program is complete, or until July 31, 2029, whichever occurs first.
Here are some important things to consider before you enrol in a post-secondary school outside Canada:
Students at for-profit private international schools are not eligible for federal or provincial student aid.
Students at international public schools, or international not-for-profit private schools, are eligible to apply for student financial aid. Provincial grants are generally not available for study outside B.C. The B.C. Access Grant for Deaf Students (BCAG-DS) will continue to be available to eligible deaf students attending approved schools outside Canada (Gallaudet University and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf).
Note: For students enrolled at for-profit private international schools during the 2025/26 program year (Aug 1-July 31):
- A train out provision allows some returning students to keep receiving funding for a short time, even though that funding is ending.
- To qualify for train out funding, you must stay in the same program at the same school you received student aid for in the 2025/26 program year.
- After receiving your 2026/27 Notice of Assessment, you can request train out funding through your online Student Account.
- If your request is approved, your application will be reviewed again, and you will receive a new Notice of Assessment.
Online programs offered by designated B.C. public or private post-secondary schools are eligible for StudentAid BC funding if they meet basic StudentAid BC program eligibility requirements. However, a moratorium restricting student financial aid eligibility for net new 100% online programs offered by BC private post-secondary schools remains in place for program year 2026/27.
Designated schools located outside of B.C. delivering online, blended, or other programs with a non-traditional form of delivery, must meet all basic StudentAid BC program eligibility requirements. In addition, these programs must meet one of the following additional eligibility requirements to be eligible for StudentAid BC funding:
Note: All programs must also meet all other required StudentAid BC program eligibility criteria, as outlined in the Policy Manual.
The first thing you will need to do is check your school designation under StudentAid BC. To receive student financial aid, your school must be deemed eligible. In addition, there is special information if you are attending two schools, if you attend a private institution, or if you are going to school outside of B.C. or outside of Canada.
Here are some important things to consider before beginning your studies at a private post-secondary school in B.C.
Attending more than one post-secondary school at the same time is called "split enrolment." In some cases, you can receive StudentAid BC funding for courses taken at the second school.
Before registering at your second school, check with the financial aid office at your "home" school about student financial aid options. The home school is the one that will issue your credential at graduation time.
You may be eligible for funding if courses at the second school are:
Your second school must be a designated school under StudentAid BC.
Split enrolments involving private vocational/trade schools are not permitted.
Here are some important things to consider before you enrol in a post-secondary school outside British Columbia but within Canada:
Students at private schools outside of B.C. and within Canada are not eligible for provincial student aid.
Note: Students enrolled at an out-of-province private school within Canada during the 2025/26 program year who received provincial student financial aid for the same program at the same school, may request to continue to receive B.C. student financial aid until their program is complete, or until July 31, 2029, whichever occurs first.
Here are some important things to consider before you enrol in a post-secondary school outside Canada:
Students at for-profit private international schools are not eligible for federal or provincial student aid.
Students at international public schools, or international not-for-profit private schools, are eligible to apply for student financial aid. Provincial grants are generally not available for study outside B.C. The B.C. Access Grant for Deaf Students (BCAG-DS) will continue to be available to eligible deaf students attending approved schools outside Canada (Gallaudet University and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf).
Note: For students enrolled at for-profit private international schools during the 2025/26 program year (Aug 1-July 31):
- A train out provision allows some returning students to keep receiving funding for a short time, even though that funding is ending.
- To qualify for train out funding, you must stay in the same program at the same school you received student aid for in the 2025/26 program year.
- After receiving your 2026/27 Notice of Assessment, you can request train out funding through your online Student Account.
- If your request is approved, your application will be reviewed again, and you will receive a new Notice of Assessment.
Online programs offered by designated B.C. public or private post-secondary schools are eligible for StudentAid BC funding if they meet basic StudentAid BC program eligibility requirements. However, a moratorium restricting student financial aid eligibility for net new 100% online programs offered by BC private post-secondary schools remains in place for program year 2026/27.
Designated schools located outside of B.C. delivering online, blended, or other programs with a non-traditional form of delivery, must meet all basic StudentAid BC program eligibility requirements. In addition, these programs must meet one of the following additional eligibility requirements to be eligible for StudentAid BC funding:
Note: All programs must also meet all other required StudentAid BC program eligibility criteria, as outlined in the Policy Manual.
The first thing you will need to do is check your school designation under StudentAid BC. To receive student financial aid, your school must be deemed eligible. In addition, there is special information if you are attending two schools, if you attend a private institution, or if you are going to school outside of B.C. or outside of Canada.
Here are some important things to consider before beginning your studies at a private post-secondary school in B.C.
Attending more than one post-secondary school at the same time is called "split enrolment." In some cases, you can receive StudentAid BC funding for courses taken at the second school.
Before registering at your second school, check with the financial aid office at your "home" school about student financial aid options. The home school is the one that will issue your credential at graduation time.
You may be eligible for funding if courses at the second school are:
Your second school must be a designated school under StudentAid BC.
Split enrolments involving private vocational/trade schools are not permitted.
Here are some important things to consider before you enrol in a post-secondary school outside British Columbia but within Canada:
Students at private schools outside of B.C. and within Canada are not eligible for provincial student aid.
Note: Students enrolled at an out-of-province private school within Canada during the 2025/26 program year who received provincial student financial aid for the same program at the same school, may request to continue to receive B.C. student financial aid until their program is complete, or until July 31, 2029, whichever occurs first.
Here are some important things to consider before you enrol in a post-secondary school outside Canada:
Students at for-profit private international schools are not eligible for federal or provincial student aid.
Students at international public schools, or international not-for-profit private schools, are eligible to apply for student financial aid. Provincial grants are generally not available for study outside B.C. The B.C. Access Grant for Deaf Students (BCAG-DS) will continue to be available to eligible deaf students attending approved schools outside Canada (Gallaudet University and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf).
Note: For students enrolled at for-profit private international schools during the 2025/26 program year (Aug 1-July 31):
- A train out provision allows some returning students to keep receiving funding for a short time, even though that funding is ending.
- To qualify for train out funding, you must stay in the same program at the same school you received student aid for in the 2025/26 program year.
- After receiving your 2026/27 Notice of Assessment, you can request train out funding through your online Student Account.
- If your request is approved, your application will be reviewed again, and you will receive a new Notice of Assessment.
Online programs offered by designated B.C. public or private post-secondary schools are eligible for StudentAid BC funding if they meet basic StudentAid BC program eligibility requirements. However, a moratorium restricting student financial aid eligibility for net new 100% online programs offered by BC private post-secondary schools remains in place for program year 2026/27.
Designated schools located outside of B.C. delivering online, blended, or other programs with a non-traditional form of delivery, must meet all basic StudentAid BC program eligibility requirements. In addition, these programs must meet one of the following additional eligibility requirements to be eligible for StudentAid BC funding:
Note: All programs must also meet all other required StudentAid BC program eligibility criteria, as outlined in the Policy Manual.