Open ProvincesStudying in British Columbia: tuition, student aid and grants
What tuition costs in British Columbia, provincial student loans and grants with their amounts, and the federal Canada Student Grant.
Provincial student aid
StudentAid BC
One application for federal and BC student loans and grants.
| Amount | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| B.C. Access Grant, programs under two years | up to $4,000 / year |
| B.C. Access Grant, programs of two years or more | up to $1,000 / year |
- For low- and middle-income full-time students in undergraduate, diploma or certificate programs at B.C. public institutions, with at least $1 of assessed need.
- Master's and PhD students are not eligible for this grant.
How to get it: One online application covers federal and B.C. loans and grants.
Federal help
The Canada Student Grant for full-time students gives up to $4,200 a year (up to $525 per month of study) until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year, and you are assessed automatically when you apply for provincial aid. It is not available to students from Quebec, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut, which have their own programs. Canada.ca ↗
Plan your costs
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
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