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Part-Time Studies

A federally funded program designed to help Canadian citizens, permanent residents/landed immigrants, convention refugees, or protected persons in Canada who can demonstrate financial need.

Available assistance

Qualified part-time students may be eligible for one or more of the following:

  • Canada Student Grants for Part-Time Studies (CSG-PT)
  • Canada Student Grant for Persons with Permanent Disabilities (CSG-PD)
  • BC Supplemental Bursary for Students with a Permanent Disability - up to $800
  • Part-Time Canada Student Loans (PT-CSL) 
  • Canada Student Grant for Part-time Students with Dependents 

Eligibility requirements

You may qualify if you:

  • Enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, 20-59% of a full time post-secondary course load (measured by credits per semester)
  • Have a family income that falls below the maximum income limits for part-time eligibility
  • If you have had previous funding from Canada Student Grants and Loans for part-time studies, you must have successfully completed those study periods
  • Not be in default of previous full or part-time Canada Student Loans

What funding covers?

  • Tuition and compulsory school fees
  • Textbooks and supplies
  • Miscellaneous allowance
  • Small allowance for local transportation to and from classes
  • Allowance for unsubsidized childcare costs incurred to attend classes.

Note: Room and Board costs are not covered

How to apply?

  1. Create your student account
    • Set up a BC Services Card account as your digital ID (includes identity verification).
    • Visit the Student Account for part-time students, click "Log in/Register," and follow the guided process.
  2. Submit Your Application
    • Complete and submit the online application through the Student Account for part-time students.
    • Read and accept the terms and conditions of the StudentAid BC Declaration and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Consent for income verification.

Application deadlines

  • Earliest application: When applications for the upcoming program year are publicly available, usually in June.
  • Latest application: No later than 6 weeks before your study period ends.
  • You must be accepted and enrolled in your study program before completing your application.

Reminders

  • StudentAid BC part-time studies applications are available online through www.StudentAidBC.ca.
  • A valid BC Services Card and the BC Services app are required to apply.
  • It is strongly recommended to set up your BC Services Card app as soon as possible to avoid system issues or delays when applying.

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