Part-time funding for out-of-province students

Eligibility to apply

Loans are available for students studying part-time at UBC. To be considered a part-time student, you must be registered in 20% to 59% of the full-time load listed for your program, which you can check on the Course Load Guide.

Not all programs are eligible for part-time funding. You must be in a program approved for full-time student loans. Contact your Enrolment Services Advisor to check if your program is approved. If you don't have an assigned advisor, they're still available to help.

Part-time funding is suitable for you if you meet one of the following criteria:

You need support for educational expenses like tuition, books, and transportation.
You require assistance in paying for childcare while attending school.
You have established permanent disability status with the lender. Students with 40% to 59% of a full course load and permanent disability status qualify for full-time loans and should submit a full-time loan application.

Part-time funding does not cover living costs. If you need additional financial support for living costs, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor to discuss your financial plan.

Where you should apply

Your province of residence is typically the province where you lived for 12 continuous months before attending UBC, depending on whether you are a dependent or an independent student. If you’re an Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island resident, please apply through your province. If you are a resident of another province or territory, apply through National Student Loans.

How to apply

Download the application form based on your home province or territory:
- Student Aid Alberta
- Ontario Student Assistance Program
- Saskatchewan Student Loans
- Nova Scotia Student Assistance
- Prince Edward Island Student Financial Services
- All other provinces and territories must apply through National Student Loans.
Fill out your application form and contact Enrolment Services for instructions on submitting your part-time student loan application. You will receive an assessment from the loan provider detailing what kind of funding you'll receive and when you'll receive it.

Your funding will be sent to you through direct deposit by your loan provider after your enrolment has been confirmed by UBC.

Students with previous part-time loans

If you have a previous part-time government student loan and are returning to part-time or full-time study, you do not need to begin repayment. However, you must inform your lender that you are returning to study.

Please review the information for students with previous loans.

If you have questions

If you're an undergraduate student, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor directly. To find your advisor’s contact information, log into your Student Service Centre (SSC) and select “UBC Contacts” under Personal Info.

Graduate, postgraduate, and all other students can contact an Enrolment Services Advisor by calling 604 822 9836 or submitting a question through the online form.