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British Columbia Student Aid — StudentAid BC
StudentAid BC is British Columbia's student financial assistance program, providing both non-repayable grants and loans. The BC Access Grant offers up to $4,000 per year to students from low- and middle-income families enrolled at BC public post-secondary institutions. Federal Canada Student Grants and Loans are assessed at the same time.
Program: StudentAid BC
BC Access Grant: Up to $4,000 per year (non-repayable)
Income threshold: Family income generally under $60,000 for full grant
Eligible institutions: BC public colleges, universities, and institutes
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Quick facts — British Columbia Student Aid — StudentAid BC
Program
StudentAid BC
BC Access Grant
Up to $4,000 per year (non-repayable)
Income threshold
Family income generally under $60,000 for full grant
Eligible institutions
BC public colleges, universities, and institutes
Application portal
studentaidbc.ca
Province
British Columbia
Last verified
March 2026
BC Access Grant
The BC Access Grant is a non-repayable grant assessed automatically through your StudentAid BC application.
- Up to $4,000 per year for students from low- to middle-income families
- Automatically assessed — no separate application required
- Available for domestic students enrolled at BC public post-secondary institutions
- Can be combined with federal Canada Student Grants
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How to apply
Apply through studentaidbc.ca. The provincial application triggers assessment for both BC and federal grants and loans.
- Apply at studentaidbc.ca before your program starts
- Apply at least 6–8 weeks before the start of classes
- Re-apply each academic year
Frequently asked questions
The BC Access Grant is a non-repayable provincial grant of up to $4,000 per year for BC residents enrolled at BC public post-secondary institutions from low- and middle-income families. It is assessed automatically through your StudentAid BC application.
The BC Access Grant is primarily for students at public BC institutions. Some private institutions may be designated — check studentaidbc.ca for the current list of eligible institutions.
Official source:
StudentAid BC – Government of British Columbia
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Last verified: March 2026
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Always confirm details directly with the program provider before applying.
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