StudentAidBC is an assistance program combining federal and provincial funds. It is a need‑based program, so the amount of assistance you are eligible for is based upon your financial situation and in some cases, that of your family.

By completing the StudentAidBC application, you are applying for funding from all sources. The resulting award type and amount will be determined by an assessment of need done according to guidelines and criteria set by the provincial government.

StudentAidBC applications take approximately six weeks to process. To receive your funding at the start of classes, it is suggested that you submit your application for fall semester funding no later than July 15 and your application for spring semester funding by November 15. Students can apply online on the StudentAidBC website

Students must complete separate applications for each semester of study and will therefore need to submit two separate applications for one academic year. If you are applying for funding for two semesters, you can apply for more than one semester at the same time. You do not need to be registered in classes in order to apply for funding. Your registration will be confirmed later, closer to your first disbursement date.

Application Deadline
Your application must be received by StudentAidBC at least 6 weeks before the study period end date.

Details regarding all financial aid programs can be found on the StudentAidBC website. Additionally, students can contact representatives of StudentAidBC at:

StudentAidBC
PO Box 9173 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9H7

Phone: (604) 660-2610 if calling from the Lower Mainland
Toll-free: 1-800-561-1818
Fax: (250) 356-9455

Each B.C. student’s loan and grant eligibility will be determined based on financial circumstances. Students from other provinces (see loan programs by areas outside of B.C. below) will be subject to the eligibility requirements of their home province. As this funding may not cover tuition and living expenses, students are encouraged to seek out alternate forms of funding, like grants and scholarships, by doing an exhaustive internet search. Various scholarship search tools are available online, such as yconic, Scholarships Canada, and fastweb.

PRIVATE LOAN FUNDING

American citizens may apply for private student loans through the Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan program.

Learn more and apply at salliemae.com.

If you are living or have lived as a youth in care, you may qualify for financial support to cover some of your education costs. Visit our Funding for Youth in Care page for options.

Alberta
Student Aid Alberta
PO Box 28000 Stn Main, Edmonton, AB T5J 4R4
Toll-free: 1-855-606-2096

Manitoba
Manitoba Student Aid
401-1181 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0T3
Phone: (204) 945-6321 | Toll-free in Manitoba: 1-800-204-1685

New Brunswick
Student Financial Services
PO Box 6000, 440 King St, Suite 420, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Phone: (506) 453-2577 | Toll-free: 1-800-667-5626

Newfoundland
Newfoundland & Labrador Student Financial Assistance
Phone: (709) 729-5849 | Toll-free: 1-888-657-0800

Northwest Territories
Student Financial Assistance Program
PO Box 1320, 4501 50th Ave, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
Phone: 867-767-9355 | Toll-free: 1-800-661-0793

Nova Scotia
Student Assistance Office
PO Box 2290, Halifax Central, Halifax, NS B3J 3C8
Phone: 902)-424-8420 | Toll-free: 1-800-565-8420

Nunavut
Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students
PO Box 390, Arviat, NU X0C 0E0
Toll-free: 1-877-860-0680

Ontario
Ontario Student Assistance Program
189 Red River Road, 4th Floor, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6G9
Phone: (807) 343-7260 | Toll-free: 1-877-672-7411

Prince Edward Island
Student Financial Services
PO Box 2000, 176 Great George St, Suite 212, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-4640

Quebec
Student Financial Assistance: Loans and Bursaries
1035, rue de la Chevrotière, Québec, QC G1R 5A5
Toll-free: 1-877-643-3750

Saskatchewan
Student Student Aid
1120-2010 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 0M3
Phone: 306-787-5620 | Toll free: 1-800-597-8278

Yukon Territory
Student Financial Assistance
Box 2703, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6
Phone: (867) 667-5929 | Toll-free: 1.800.661.0408, ext 5929 (Yukon only)

Most of Canada’s chartered banks currently offer lines of credit to Canadian students. Monthly interest must be paid by the borrower while in school, but payments on loan principal can be deferred until the student is no longer in school. A co-signer is often required. For further details, contact a loans officer at your bank. Students should also inquire at their bank about special banking packages, with reduced user fees, which are often made available to students.

The University offers interest‑free loans of up to $200 for 30 days. Short‑term loans are available during the fall and spring semesters (maximum one per semester) and the deadline to apply each week is Monday at noon for a cheque on Friday of the same week. Application forms are available from the Financial Aid + Awards Office. Applicants should be aware that failure to repay this loan will result in the University withholding grades, preventing registration in subsequent terms and restricting further access to this fund.

If you are studying part-time in a degree or diploma program you may be eligible to apply for the federal part-time loan program and/or grants as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.

Only Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and convention refugees can be considered for the following part-time assistance.

• Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
• Supplemental Bursary for Students with Disabilities
• Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students
• Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependants
• Canada Student Loan for Part-Time Students

Grant funding will assist with tuition costs, books and supplies, transportation, child care and a miscellaneous allowance. It does not cover living costs.

If you are studying or are planning to be a part-time student and want to explore your funding options, please contact the Financial Aid + Awards Office.