Financial Aid
"Yes, you can afford College, and we can help!"
The Financial Aid office offers a variety of services to students who are arranging for funding to cover their education costs, including:
- counselling students with loan issues
- assistance with application to Student Aid BC
- help with personal budgeting
- Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program (ABESAP)
- emergency loans and hardship assistance
- Financial Aid Catalogue and Scholarship and Bursary program
- appealing funding decisions
Regional campus students can make phone appointments by calling 1-800-371-8111 ext 5838
Hours of operation (Prince George Campus):
Monday to Thursday: Fridays:
8:30am-4:00pm 8:30am-12:00noon & 1:00pm-4:00pm
Appointments with the Financial Aid Officer, are required when applying for programs such as Adult Basic Education Student Assistance (ABESAP) and part-time Student Assistance (CSG) for Prince George and regional campus students.
Appointments are strongly recommended for anyone submitting a request for review of their government student assistance. This is often referred to as an appeal.
Contact Financial Aid Prince George to book an appointment Contact Us.
Frequently used terms that will assist you to understand Financial Aid information:
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60% Course Load |
To be eligible for financial assistance and/or awards, a student must maintain enrollment and attendance in a course load which is at least 60% of their program of study per term.
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ABESAP |
Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program is a provincial grant program which provides direct educational funding for books and supplies.
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Appeal |
A request for further consideration of a recommendation or an award when one applicant can demonstrate that exceptional or extenuating circumstances should result in setting aside standard program policies.
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APSD |
Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities is grant funding for students with permanent documented disabilities.
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BCSL |
BC Student Loan |
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Bursary |
A bursary is primarily awarded on the basis of financial need in conjunction with satisfactory academic performance plus any specific criteria stipulated by an individual donor. Generally a 60% course load and a minimum 2.0 grade point average is required to be considered. (On-Line Scholarship & Bursary will be available after November 1, 2011)
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CNC |
College of New Caledonia
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CSG |
Canada Study Grant is a provincial grant for education costs for single parents or students with permanent disabilities. A maximum of $600 per semester is available.
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Grant |
A financial award that is not repayable, but may be considered taxable income. (On-Line Scholarship & Bursary will be available after November 1, 2011)
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MSOL (Moderate Standard of Living) |
The Moderate Standard of Living is a measure of the costs of living including shelter, food, miscellaneous expenses and local transportation.
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Scholarship |
A scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis. Academic excellence plus any specific criteria stipulated by an individual donor. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 60% of a full course load to be considered.
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Student Aid BC |
Formerly known as BC Student Assistance Program or BCSAP, a comprehensive program of financial assistance for students studying at the post-secondary level.
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