Funding options for US students
Beyond Direct Loans, UBC offers a range of funding options for US students, including:
- Americorps
- State funding
- Veterans Affairs
How to apply and use benefits at UBC
Email usloans.inquiry@ubc.ca with a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility and your program of study. If your program is eligible, UBC’s certifying officials will complete a V22-1999a form on your behalf and work with you to secure your funding.
Americorps
Students who have completed voluntary activities for AmeriCorps may be eligible for an Education Award. UBC is a qualified institution for certifying Americorps Education Awards.
To determine your eligibility for educational benefits or request disbursements (payments) from your education awards, please log into your My Americorps account or call Americorps directly at 1 800 942 2677.
Using your benefits at UBC
Once you have applied for your AmeriCorps benefits through your My AmeriCorps account, UBC will receive an email from AmeriCorps to complete a Cost of Attendance for you and confirm your enrolment.
AmeriCorps cheques in USD are sent directly to UBC and are applied to your tuition account. You will be notified by email when your cheque has been applied to your tuition account.
State Funding
UBC can provide you with a cost of attendance and proof of enrolment details for 529 college savings plans and a number of state-funded plans, including:
- Alaska Education Loans
- Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET)
- Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority (RIHEAA)
- Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)
For RIHEAA and VSAC state funding, email usloans.inquiry@ubc.ca to confirm that your electronic loan or enrolment request has been received. Be sure to provide your name and UBC student number.
For Alaska Education Loans, visit Enrolment Services to get your paperwork signed.
If you’re eligible for student loans from a state not listed above, email usloans.inquiry@ubc.ca with your name and UBC student number.
Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Affairs program is under review until further notice. If you were previously approved under Veterans Affairs and are actively registered at UBC, your benefits will be maintained.
If you are a new applicant, please email usloans.inquiry@ubc.ca with your Certificate of Eligibility and intended program of study, and we will review your application.
Additional resources
- Funding for US Students
- Resources for students with US loans
- US Direct Loan funding amounts
- US Loans FAQ
If you have questions
If you have questions, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor directly.
For general questions, please call 604 822 9836 or submit a question through the online form.