StudentAid BC (SABC) is a financial service for residents of British Columbia, Canada that are seeking to continue their education at a public or private institution. Avalon University School of Medicine is listed with SABC, so our students that are residents of BC are eligible to apply. Their simple-to-use website, SABC home page | StudentAid BC, provides easy access to information that guides students through planning their future, exploring options, and how to proceed with the loan application process.

On their website, SABC also provides resources to help steer students that are undecided on which career path to take. You can identify which careers fit your skill set and interests, careers with the highest demand, and the training resources available in your area. SABC provides salary information, job opportunities, and requirements in distinct locations.

If you are indecisive about which career you would like to pursue, you can find outcomes from BC graduates to help your decision making. Recent graduates are given surveys to learn about their education and transition to professional employment experience.

If you are full-time or enrolled with at least 60% of a full-time course load, you are eligible for a loan. These are administered at as a single loan, meaning that there is a single point of contact for your loan management. While you are in school, the interest will be handled by the Federal and Provincial governments. Six months after your schooling ends, you will become responsible for paying back the loan, including all interest. All loans require the Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement to be signed.

If you are a part-time student the loans follow the same process, however the loans do not cover any living costs.

SABC also provides a total of 27 grants options! The grants that they offer have different qualifications. Some of the grants are specifically designed towards full-time, part-time, students with disabilities, etc.

With Avalon University School of Medicine being listed and eligible for StudentAid BC, we are here to help you through the process. Student Aid BC has specific requirements for all applicants which can be found here – eligibility criteria.

To apply directly through SABC, you must then create/login to your account and apply for the loan through the dashboard. Once you apply, your application will be assessed, and you will then be notified if you qualify for a loan. You can check the status of your loan application through the SBAC website. If you do not agree with the assessment of your loan, it can be appealed, and you can ask for a reassessment.

StudentAid BC is a very beneficial tool for students who need more financial support. For more information on how this could help you, click here!