Student Awards & Financial Assistance
"Yes, you can afford College. We can help you!"
The Student Awards & Financial Assistance department offers you a variety of services, including
- consultation on student loan issues;
- assistance with your on-line application to StudentAid BC;
- help with personal budgeting;
- Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program (ABESAP) application;
- Emergency loans and hardship assistance;
- Awards Catalogue, Scholarship and Bursary program;
- appealing StudentAid BC funding decisions;
- Part-time Student Assistance Program-Student Aid Internet Loan System (SAIL) appointment necessary;
We welcome Regional campus students to make phone appointments......call 1-800-371-8111 ext 5838
We are open (Prince George Campus):
Monday to Thursday: Fridays:
9:00am - 4:00pm 9:00am - 12:00noon & 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Appointments with the Student Awards & Financial Assistance Advisor are required when applying for programs such as Adult Basic Education Student Assistance (ABESAP) and Part-time Student Assistance (SAIL) 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.
Book an appointment with Student Awards & Financial Assistance Prince George .... Contact Us.
For Scholarships and Bursaries, click here.
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Understanding Student Awards & Financial Assistance: Frequently Used Terms
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60% Course Load |
To be eligible for a Student Loan and receive financial assistance for full time course study, a student must maintain minimum enrollment and attendance in a course load which is at least 60% of their program of study per term/semester (40% for students with permanent disabilities). |
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ABESAP
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Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program is a provincial government-funded programs that provides needs-based grants to learners enrolled in Developmental programs; College and Career Preparation (CCP); Academic Upgrading (ABE); English Language Studies (ESL); Focus Employment Training (FOCUS); Job, Education and Training (JET); Techniquest for Access (TARGET) and Essential Life Skills programs. The financial needs-based grants are intended to off-set the costs associated with tuition, fees, books, unsubsidized childcare and some potential transportation for learners most in need of financial assistance. Eligibility is based on assessed financial needs, applicable course registration in developmental programs and available ABESAP funding. An application form is available at www.studentaidbc.ca (search adult basic education). |
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APPEAL |
An appeal is a formal request to StudentAid BC for a review of a student's application assessment to take account of unusual, exceptional or extenuating circumstances, to be demonstrated/proven by the applicant. . |
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APSD
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Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities is grant funding for students with permanent documented disabilities. |
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AUDIT
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A process that requires students to provide documentation verifying information submitted to StudentAid BC by the student or the student's spouse, common-law partner, parent, step-parent, sponsor or legal guardian. |
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BCSL |
BC Student Loan |
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BURSARY
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Non-repayable awards, 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. |
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CNC
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College of New Caledonia |
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COURSE LOAD
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Course load percentage refers to the rate at which a student is currently working in order to complete the entire program. To qualify for StudentAid BC, a student must be enrolled in a program of study leading to a recognized credential. Therefore, the student must complete 100 percent of the components of the program that leads to the conferring of the credential (less any portions where the student has received previous credit or previous learning assessment).
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CSG
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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
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A financial award that is not repayable, but may be considered taxable income. |
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INTEREST FREE STATUS |
Interest-free status provides students who are enrolled in full-time or part-time studies at a designated post-secondary school, in a program recognized by StudentAid BC for a period during which they are not required to make student loan or interest payments. The federal and/or provincial governments will assume responsibility for providing interest payments for the duration of the grace period. |
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MSOL (Moderate Standard of Living)
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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
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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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SEMESTER |
A distinct study period lasting 12 - 17 consecutive weeks which forms part of a longer program.
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STUDENTAID BC
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Formerly known as BC Student Assistance Program or BCSAP, a comprehensive program of financial assistance for students studying at the post-secondary level. |