Financial Aid

Student AidBC

Ashton College has been designated by Student AidBC to provide students with the opportunity to receive loans and grants. With one form, students who reside in BC may apply for a Canada Student Loan, BC Student Loan, and all of the below grants. If you are from outside of the province, please consult your provincial website.

The information on this page has been provided by Student AidBC. We strive to keep this guide accurate and up to date, but if you have any questions please contact an Ashton College Admissions Adviser or StudentAid BC.

http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc

Note: Applications for student loans can be done online by visiting http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/ila/.

Full Time Students

Student Loans

Canada Student Loan
British Columbia Student Loan

Grants

Canada Study Grant for Students with Dependants
Canada Access Grant for Low-Income Families
Canada Study Grant for the Accommodation of Students with Permanent Disabilities
Canada Access Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
Canada Study Grant for Female Doctoral Students
Millennium Access Bursary

How to Apply

Step 1

Calculate how much money you need to both pay for your tuition (contact an Ashton College Admissions Adviser) and support yourself while you attend school.

Step 2

Seek other resources to supplement your school and living costs.

family
part-time employment
bursaries and scholarships
co-op programs or jobs through your school
banks: student line of credit

Step 1 – Step 2 = Funding needed

Step 3

Complete your Student AidBC application and submit it to Student AidBC for processing.

You can apply online by visiting http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/ila/.

Part-time Students

Part-Time Loan Program

A part-time student whose income falls below a predetermined threshold (See: Student Aid BC) is eligible to apply to the Part-Time Canada Student Loan Program.

Need assessment is not calculated on the same basis as for full-time students. The loan is for tuition, books, supplies, transportation and childcare.

Please direct questions by email regarding this program to:

AVED.SpecialPrograms1@gov.bc.ca or to Ashton College's Part Time Studies Admissions Advisers - ptstudies@ashtoncollege.com (604) 899-0803

Click here for more information on Part Time funding options

Changes to Part-Time Student Loans

Changes to the Part-Time Canada Student Loan Program for study periods starting on or after August 1^st, 2009:

Two key changes are being implemented. With regards to the in-study loan deferral option, you can now either choose to defer payments so that repayment does not begin until 6 months after completion of studies (interest will accrue) or you can make payments while you are in school (first to any accrued interest, then to principal). The maximum part-time principal loan limit has been increased from $4,000 to $10,000. This limit does not include interest.

Visit http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc for more information.