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.
How to Apply for Part-Time Student Loans
Students wishing to apply for part-time student aid will need to apply through the Student Information Management System (SIMS). 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. Additionally a detailed video guide is available below, outlining the 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 Dependents, 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 Dependents (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 you have completed and submitted your application, including all requested supported documentation, it will be reviewed by StudentAid BC.
You are encouraged to monitor the status of your application; however, you will receive an email prompting you to log in to SIMS, to view the results of your assessment. Your assessment will indicate the amount and type of funding you are eligible to receive.
Financial Aid will monitor students’ applications and provide a fee deferral where applicable. If you are provided with a fee deferral, an email indicating important information on the deferral will be sent to your myLangara and preferred email addresses.
Important Note: You must review and accept the assessment to receive your funding.
Once a student accepts their assessment, a confirmation of enrolment will be sent to the college to review and approve.
Where Can I Have My Questions Answered?
Students can visit the front counter of the Registrar & Enrolment Services (T101) from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, where Financial Aid 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
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm (excluding statutory holidays or closures)
Location: Main floor, T Building (T101)
Advising Appointments
Hosted by phone, Zoom, or in-person: Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
Book by phone or email:
- Email: finaid@langara.ca
- Phone: 604.323.5376