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Apply for student loans, grants, and other financial aid programs through StudentAid BC

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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:
    Jul 30
  • Additional, detailed processing information:
  • Institution Designation Applications
    Aug 05
  • Pending Offering Requests
    Aug 28
  • Institution Offering Change Request
    Sep 02
  • Institution Student Change request
    Aug 14
  • Exceptions
    Aug 26
  • Student Change Requests
    Jul 31
  • Appeals
    Aug 21
  • Disability Status Application (Disability Verification Form; Appendix 8)
    Sep 11
  • Disability Program Service Request
    Sep 22
  • Service Provider Receipts - Reconciling Canada Student Grant Funding for students with disabilities
    Sep 04
  • Disability Program Equipment Request
    Sep 23
  • Institution and Program Information (Appendix 3)
    Aug 06
  • Request for Reassessment (Appendix 7)
    Aug 13
  • Next Appeal Committee Meeting
    Oct 15

Latest News

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  • StudentAid BC applications for 2026/27 are now open

    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.

  • Changes to student aid for students at private schools

    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.

  • Student aid scams – How to protect yourself

    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.

  • New Student Account and application for part-time students

    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.