Government Assistance Programs

There are several government-funded financial assistance programs available to post-secondary students. Please check if any of the following apply. If you need help with your application, or feel that you did not receive maximum funding from your government student loan, our experienced staff can provide you with the assistance you need.

Adult Basic Education Student Assistance (ABESAP) - Students who are upgrading through Adult Basic Education may be eligible for financial assistance for their fees and textbooks through this program. Application forms are available from the Financial Aid Office or can be downloaded from the Ministry's website www.StudentAidBC.ca

Part-Time Studies Assistance - Students who are studying on a part-time basis may apply for the following programs: Canada Study Grant for High-Need Part-Time; Part-Time Canada StudentLoan; Canada Study Grant for Students with Dependents; and Canada Study Grant for High NeedStudents with Permanent Disabilities. To obtain more information or to download an application, visit the following website www.StudentAidBC.ca

Federal and Provincial Student Loans - Students with BC residence status can apply for government student loans online at www.StudentAidBC.ca. Students from other provinces or territories should contact the student loan ministry in their home province or territory or visit the Federal Government website at www.canlearn.ca

If you did not receive maximum funding from your government student loan, we can assist you with:

• appealing student aid decisions
• requesting reassessments