StudentAid BC is for British Columbians who need help to pay for their post-secondary education. Not everyone qualifies for student loans or other forms of assistance. Before you spend time in applying, make sure you understand all the eligibility criteria listed below. 
Basic eligibility requirements - To receive any form of student financial assistance through StudentAid BC, you must meet all of the basic eligibility criteria.
British Columbia residency requirement - To receive student financial assistance, you must be a British Columbia resident according to specific criteria described in this section.
Your school eligibility - To receive funding, your school must be deemed eligible. In addition, there is special information if you are attending two schools, if you attend a private institution, or if you are going to school outside of B.C.
Financial need - StudentAid BC funding varies according to the student’s financial situation, status, length of study program, number of dependants and other factors. This part of the website will help you find out how much aid you may be eligible for.