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Apply for a 2025/26 student loan

Classes starting between August 01, 2025 and July 31, 2026 AND August 01, 2024 and July 31, 2025

StudentAid BC processes requests in the order they are received. This includes mail, email, appeals, uploaded documents, callback requests, and other submissions related to full-time and part-time applications or general inquiries.

We are currently processing:

  • All incoming requests received on or after:
    Dec 16
  • Additional, detailed processing information:
  • Institution Designation Applications
    Dec 22
  • Institution and Program Information (Appendix 3)
    Dec 16
  • Transfer of School (Appendix 5)
    Jan 04
  • Request for Reassessment (Appendix 7)
    Dec 16
  • Disability Programs (Appendix 8)
    Sep 16
  • Appeals
    Jan 05
  • SIMS Part Time Exceptions
    Jan 02
  • Disability Program Service Requests – Outgoing
    Canada Student Grant Funding for students with Disabilities
    Jan 12
  • Service Provider Receipt Requests – Reconciling
    Canada Student Grant Funding for students with Disabilities
    Jan 02
  • Next Appeal Committee Meeting:
    Feb 17

Latest News

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  • 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.

  • Published June 13, 2025

    StudentAid BC applications for the 2025/2026 program year for classes starting between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026 are now available.

  • 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.

  • Updated January 18, 2024

    Watch our YouTube video series to learn about the student financial assistance journey from start to finish.