If you are a resident of British Columbia enrolled in full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate studies at UBC, you may be eligible for government student loan assistance. StudentAid BC funding exists to supplement, not replace, funds available to students through individual and family financial resources, savings, and income.
The program evaluates a student’s income and other financial resources against the costs of post-secondary study, including educational costs and typical living costs associated with a moderate standard of living. Since StudentAid BC funding is intended to supplement other available financial resources, federal and provincial student financial assistance programs have weekly and lifetime in-study payment-free funding maximums. Not all students receive the maximum amount. Refer to StudentAid BC for more information.
The province of British Columbia offers Canada-BC integrated loans to students studying full-time. An integrated student loan has two lenders, the governments of Canada and British Columbia. However, it is administered as a single loan, which streamlines service delivery as students sign a joint federal-provincial loan agreement and have a single point of contact for managing their loans. Residents of BC apply for a student loan through StudentAid BC.
If you’re a part-time student living in BC, please review your specific eligibility requirements and assessments.
Grant funding
Some students who apply for student loans will be eligible for grant funding, which does not have to be repaid. Your eligibility is based on your application.
Refer to StudentAid BC to view a list of available programs to support students with the cost of post-secondary education.