Undergraduate students
Students enrolled in Summer Session courses at UBC are eligible for student loan funding if they meet the eligibility criteria. It is your responsibility to register in a loan-eligible course load.
Please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor to make sure your course schedule is eligible for loans.
If you currently receive loans, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor to ensure registration changes will not impact your loan eligibility.
Eligibility requirements
Unlike Winter Session courses, Summer Session courses start and end at a variety of times and can be as short as 3 weeks in length. To be eligible for full-time loans during Summer Session, you must satisfy all of the following criteria if you are applying to StudentAid BC.
- Be registered in at least 9 credits in most programs (audited, wait-listed and withdrawn courses do not count)
- Be registered in a study period that is at least 12 consecutive weeks in length
- Have no breaks exceeding 10 percent of the study period (e.g., 8 business days for a 17-week loan)
Eligibility requirements can differ across provinces. Please consult with an Enrolment Services Advisor if you have questions.
Graduate students
Most graduate programs at UBC do not have a minimum course load requirement.
In order to be eligible for student loans, UBC graduate students must complete both requirements:
- Pay full-time fees in each term that they receive loan funding
- Be considered “Continuing Status” or be registered in course work or thesis
This does not apply to any program that requires credit registration.
Part-time funding
If you are not taking courses that match the full-time criteria, you may be eligible for a part-time student loan.
If you have any questions about the application, contact your Enrolment Services Advisor or read through the information on loans for part-time students.
Important dates for summer funding
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| April 15 | Apply for a summer student loan by this date to ensure that you receive your loan funding in time for Summer Bursaries, the summer tuition deadline, and to receive a deferral on your tuition fees. |
| May 1 to June 1 | Summer Bursary application is available online. Learn how to apply to the UBC Bursary Program in Workday. |
| Course change date | This date varies depending on the start date and the length of your class. Please refer to the information highlighted on the Course Schedule or learn more about course change dates. |