Financial Aid & Awards
Financial Aid & Awards supports students by helping them formulate a plan to finance their education and increase their financial resiliency. Our advisors provide students with support in the areas of awards, government student loans, and other government-funded programs, and by facilitating access to external awards and providing assistance in budgeting for their education.
Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards
The Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards Guide contains a comprehensive listing of the awards administered by the University, and includes details about award-specific eligibility criteria and how to apply. The Guide is available at Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards.
Future Students
- A variety of entrance awards are available for new students, including tuition scholarships that are renewable for up to 4 years of study.
- Information on applications and deadlines is available at Future Students.
Current Students
- A wide range of scholarships, bursaries, and awards are available for current students, including scholarships that recognize academic achievement and bursaries that support financial need.
- Information on applications and deadlines is available at Current & Returning Students.
Workshops, Seminars, Information Sessions
- Topics include financing your education, budgeting, money management, understanding student loans and student loan repayment, and applying for awards.
- Multiple sessions are offered each term; the current schedule is available at Financial Aid & Awards Events.
Confidential Student Financial Advising
- Pre-booked appointments and drop-in sessions are available.
Canadian Student Loans and Grants
- StudentAid BC full-time and part-time student financial assistance programs
- Out-of-province student financial assistance programs
- BC Provincial Tuition Waivers and Funding for Former Youth in Care
- Adult Upgrading Grants (AUG)
- Learning Disability Assessment Bursary
U.S. Student Loans, Deferment, and Benefits
Please visit Funding for International Students for information on the following:
- Private U.S. loans
- Deferment status for prior U.S. Direct Loans