Part-Time Student Loan & Grants for BC Residents
Residents of British Columbia, studying in a 20% or 40% courseload (3–8 credits) may be eligible to apply for part-time student loans and/or grants to support the cost of tuition, books, supplies, transportation, and childcare (up to the funding maximums) for each eligible term through StudentAid BC.
To read more about the BC Residency Requirement, please visit the StudentAid BC Part-time Student Funding page.
Important Changes to Part-Time Applications
StudentAid BC is launching their new online platform called the Student Information Management System (SIMS) which will open for part-time student applications on November 28, 2024.
Effective immediately, StudentAid BC is no longer accepting the old paper-based part-time student aid application.
Langara will be accepting applications for spring 2025, as the deadline to apply for fall 2024 has passed.
If you have questions about this, please contact Financial Aid by email or phone.
How to Apply for Spring Semester 2025
Students wishing to apply for part-time student aid will need to apply through the new online platform. You can access the login page here. Applicants and, if applicable, their spouses must download and set up their BC Services Card App to access SIMS and complete their application online.
For support in navigating the steps to apply in the new system, please visit this link for updated instructions on how to apply for part-time student funding in SIMS.
A detailed video guide is available below, providing step-by-step instructions on how to apply for part-time funding.
Do I Qualify for Part-Time Student Loans?
Please review the income thresholds below to determine your eligibility for funding before applying:
Family Income Eligibility Thresholds for the Canada Student Loan for Part-Time Students (CSL-PT), Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Studies, Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependants, and the B.C. Access Grant for Part-Time Studies (BCAG-PT) for the 2024-2025 Program Year:
| Canada Student Loan for Part-Time Students (CSL-PT) Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Disabilities (CSG-D) |
|
|---|---|
| Family Size | Gross Maximum Annual Family Income |
| 1 person | $75,479 |
| 2 persons | $105,566 |
| 3 persons | $125,943 |
| 4 persons | $138,431 |
| 5 persons | $149,983 |
| 6 persons | $160,962 |
| 7 persons or more | $170,434 |
| Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Studies (CSG-PT) Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependants (CSG-PTDEP) BC Access Grant for Part-Time Studies (BCAG-PT) |
|
|---|---|
| Family Size | Gross Maximum Annual Family Income |
| 1 person | $36,811 |
| 2 persons | $52,059 |
| 3 persons | $63,760 |
| 4 persons | $73,624 |
| 5 persons | $82,313 |
| 6 persons | $90,170 |
| 7 persons or more | $97,395 |
What Happens After I Apply in SIMS?
Once a student accepts their assessment in the new system, a students approved student aid application will populate for Financial Aid to see in the new system. Eligible students will receive an email indicating if a fee deferral has been provided.
Eligible applicants who have approved part-time funding and have finalized their registration before the holiday closure may have their confirmation of enrolment completed before the college closure. Any student aid applications processed in SIMS during the holiday closure will be reviewed in early January.
Where Can I Have My Questions Answered?
Students are encouraged to visit the front counter of the Registrar & Enrolment Services (T101) from 1 pm to 4 pm on November 25 to December 20, where temporary support for questions related to part-time applications or navigating SIMS will be available. Otherwise, an appointment to meet with a financial aid advisor will be arranged.
In Person
For questions: November 28–December 20, 1 pm–4 pm
Main floor, T-Building (T101)
Advising Appointments
Hosted by phone, Zoom, or in-person: Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm.
Book by phone or email:
- Email: finaid@langara.ca
- Phone: 604.323.5376