StudentAid BC help inBurnaby
Burnaby has colleges and universities within Metro Vancouver. Education counselling for Burnaby students is free.
StudentAid BC in Burnaby
- Area
- Metro Vancouver, British Columbia
- Aid program
- StudentAid BC
- Where to apply
- studentaidbc.ca
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri, 9:30am–6:30pm ET
- Our counselling
- Free for students
Source: StudentAid BC, program year 2025-26, as of October 30, 2026 (our last update). Rules and amounts change, so confirm them on the official site.
Independent advice
Study Master Canada is an independent education counselling firm. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Government of British Columbia or StudentAid BC. Apply only through the official portal at studentaidbc.ca. We do not complete forms or handle paperwork: you submit your own application. Our guidance is free to students and is general information, not a guarantee of eligibility, funding amounts or timelines. Study Master Canada is an authorized agent of certain colleges and universities, directly and through recruitment partners, and is compensated by them for admissions and recruitment services.
How StudentAid BC works for Burnaby students
Burnaby students choose from colleges and universities in Burnaby and across Metro Vancouver. StudentAid BC lists grants, scholarships and a B.C. Loan Forgiveness Program on its official site. Check the current rules there; we do not assess whether you qualify.
For eligibility, steps and funding, read the full StudentAid BC guide.
Counselling near Burnaby
Free education counselling for Burnaby students. StudentAid BC alone decides eligibility and amounts.
Burnaby is in British Columbia. Student aid here: StudentAid BC.
Before we talk, gather a few things.
A short list is enough. We use it to talk about programs and cost, not to fill in forms for you.
- Your admission or enrolment letter, if you already have one.
- The programs and schools you are comparing, with any notes.
- Where you live now and where you plan to study.
- The study period or intake you have in mind.
- Any letters or messages you have already received from StudentAid BC.
- Is my program designated for StudentAid BC?
- What are the tuition and fees for the whole program, not just the first term?
- When is the next intake, and what is the last date to accept an offer?
- Which office confirms my enrolment, and who do I contact if my aid payment is late?
Bring to our session
- Your admission or enrolment letter, if you already have one.
- The programs and schools you are comparing, with any notes.
- Where you live now and where you plan to study.
- The study period or intake you have in mind.
- Any letters or messages you have already received from StudentAid BC.
Ask the college
- Is my program designated for StudentAid BC?
- What are the tuition and fees for the whole program, not just the first term?
- When is the next intake, and what is the last date to accept an offer?
- Which office confirms my enrolment, and who do I contact if my aid payment is late?
You apply yourself, and only StudentAid BC decides.
Confirm every detail on the official site.
Open studentaidbc.ca (opens in a new tab)We help Burnaby students choose a program. You apply yourself.
We talk through your goals and budget, help you choose a program at a school near Burnaby, and connect you with the college.
We do not complete forms, submit applications or handle paperwork. StudentAid BC alone decides eligibility and funding.
What we do
We talk through your goals and budget, help you choose a program at a school near Burnaby, and connect you with the college.
What we do not do
We do not complete forms, submit applications or handle paperwork. StudentAid BC alone decides eligibility and funding.
Who does what, at a glance
Program counselling
Your application
General information
Reviews and appeals
Cost to you
- Program counselling
- We talk through your goals and budget, help you choose a program at a school near Burnaby, and connect you with the college. Always check the official StudentAid BC list of designated schools before you enrol.
- Your application
- StudentAid BC needs a BC Services Card login. Set it up and apply yourself at studentaidbc.ca. We do not complete or submit applications.
- General information
- We explain in general terms how StudentAid BC grants and loans work. StudentAid BC alone decides eligibility and amounts.
- Reviews and appeals
- If an assessment looks wrong or your income changed, contact StudentAid BC or your school's financial aid office. They handle reviews and appeals. We do not prepare or submit them.
- Cost to you
- Our counselling is free for students. Study Master Canada is an authorized agent of certain colleges and universities, directly and through recruitment partners, and is compensated by them for admissions and recruitment services.
Questions from Burnaby students
Is my school or program covered by StudentAid BC?
Only designated schools and programs qualify. Check the official designation list, then apply at studentaidbc.ca.
Does StudentAid BC offer grants or loan forgiveness?
StudentAid BC lists grants, scholarships and a B.C. Loan Forgiveness Program at studentaidbc.ca/explore/grants-scholarships. Check the current rules on the official StudentAid BC site; we do not assess whether you qualify.
How do I apply for StudentAid BC as a first-year student?
Apply at studentaidbc.ca using your BC Services Card login. Have your SIN and school details ready, and file your taxes first, since income is checked with the CRA. Apply at least 8 weeks before tuition is due.
Is my school or program covered by StudentAid BC?
Only designated schools and programs qualify. Check the official designation list, then apply at studentaidbc.ca.
Does StudentAid BC offer grants or loan forgiveness?
StudentAid BC lists grants, scholarships and a B.C. Loan Forgiveness Program at studentaidbc.ca/explore/grants-scholarships. Check the current rules on the official StudentAid BC site; we do not assess whether you qualify.
How do I apply for StudentAid BC as a first-year student?
Apply at studentaidbc.ca using your BC Services Card login. Have your SIN and school details ready, and file your taxes first, since income is checked with the CRA. Apply at least 8 weeks before tuition is due.
Living in another province? Use that province's guide.
Planning your studies near Burnaby?
Talk to us about choosing a program. It is free for students, and you apply yourself at studentaidbc.ca.
Or call (905) 660-6957 or write to sales@studymaster.ca.