Effective immediately, the interest rate on B.C. Direct Lend integrated and unintegrated student loans, overawards, and B.C. Risk-Sharing/Guaranteed loans in default has been eliminated. Find out more.
The release of the 2020/2021 StudentAid BC applications for full- and part-time studies is expected by mid-July, so please watch for application release updates.
The new up-front
#BCAccessGrant
worth up to $4,000 is now available! You’ll be automatically assessed for the grant when you apply for StudentAidBC. Learn more at
We would like to reaffirm that there is no indication at this time that any personal information has been accessed or compromised as a result of the defacement of StudentAid BC website. We will continue to provide information on this as it becomes available.
We are working to bring the StudentAid BC website and dashboard back online as soon as possible. We do not anticipate this outage to result in a delay in funding. We will continue to provide information as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience.
The 2021/2022 StudentAid BC applications for full-time and part-time studies starting on or after August 1, 2021 will be available in mid June. Please visit
Thinking about a post-secondary education this fall? The new
#BCAccessGrant
provides up-front funding of up to $4,000 and it’s available today! Learn more at:
If students require access to urgent account information, they may contact StudentAid BC directly @ 1-800-561-1818 or via email studentaidbc
@gov
.bc.ca
Have thoughts about StudentAid BC loan and grant funding? We're reviewing our student financial assistance policy and programs. Complete our survey to share your feedback:
Are you affected by the flooding in B.C. and need help making your student loan payments? Contact the National Student Loans Service Centre to fast-track your application for the Repayment Assistance Plan.
Are you a high school or post-secondary student in BC? The Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training is looking for feedback from people like you so we can better support citizens. Have your voice heard ->
Want to be a part of helping people like you achieve their education and career goals? The Ministry of Advanced Education & Skills Training is recruiting participants for a new community that will help shape the future of our services. Learn more ->
The 2020/2021 StudentAid BC applications for full-time and part-time studies, for classes starting on or after August 1, 2020 will be available in early July. Please visit us at
Full-time applications for the StudentAid BC 2018/2019 Program Year for classes starting between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019 are now available. Apply online through your dashboard:
Starting in September 2020, a new up-front B.C. Access Grant will help low- and middle-income students access, afford, and complete post-secondary education and training. Learn more at:
The 2020/2021 StudentAid BC applications for full-time and part-time studies starting after August 1, 2020 will be available in early July. Please visit us at
is back online and you can now securely access the dashboard. No personal information has been accessed or compromised as a result of the incident. To learn more visit
The 2022/2023 StudentAid BC applications for full-time and part-time studies starting on or after August 1, 2022 will be available in early June. Please visit
Starting in the spring of 2022, you’ll need a mobile BC Services Card to log in to the StudentAid BC Dashboard and apply for a student loan. If you don’t already use your BC Services Card to log in, set up your mobile card as soon as possible.
The 2020/2021 StudentAid BC applications for full-time and part-time studies starting after August 1, 2020 will be available in early July. Please visit us at
Have thoughts about StudentAid BC loan and grant funding? We're reviewing our student financial assistance policy and programs. Complete our survey to share your feedback:
For ongoing updates on how StudentAid BC is supporting students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit our newly created COVID-19 Response Information page.
StudentAid BC Twitter support will be unavailable from Monday, December 26 to Thursday, December 29. We apologize for any inconvenience. To check your application status, login to your dashboard or call 1-800-561-1818.
Please note that the change referenced in the previous tweet will not be implemented in the spring of 2022. You can continue to log in as you’ve done in the past.
Starting in the spring of 2022, you’ll need a mobile BC Services Card to log in to the StudentAid BC Dashboard and apply for a student loan. If you don’t already use your BC Services Card to log in, set up your mobile card as soon as possible.
The StudentAid BC Partner Portal and the StudentAid BC Dashboard will be unavailable on Friday, April 22 from 5 p.m. to noon on Saturday, April 23 for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
@emoney558
Yes, we'll tweet once the new application is available. The dates on the homepage will also update to include the new program year once the new application is ready.
The 2023/2024 StudentAid BC applications for full-time and part-time studies starting on or after August 1, 2023 will be available in early June. Please visit
The StudentAid BC Partner Portal and the StudentAid BC Dashboard will be unavailable on Friday, April 22 from 5 p.m. to noon on Saturday, April 23 for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
StudentAid BC Twitter support will be unavailable on Thursday, September 30 for the National Truth and Reconciliation Day. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Come visit the
@StudentAidBC
virtual booth at the
@ECFairs
on February 25. Our team will be available to answer your questions about how we can help you with the costs of post-secondary education.