BC Resident (part-time)
Graduate students in a per-unit specialty program who are enrolled in 2 – 5 units at SFU exclusively are considered to be studying part-time. Note: students with a recognized permanent disability (who have been approved through StudentAid BC) who are enrolled in a minimum of 4 units per term can be considered to be studying full-time; to discuss your options, please contact us.
Changes for Spring 2025
StudentAid BC launched a new student account and online application for part-time students on November 28, 2024. All part-time StudentAid BC applications must be submitted this through new process. No paper-based applications will be accepted starting for the Spring term.
Part-Time Student Funding (SABC)
StudentAid BC (SABC) assists eligible BC residents with part-time student financial assistance. Explore part-time student funding to learn more about eligibility requirements and how much funding is available to support part-time studies.
The assessment for part-time students is different than for full-time students. The part-time studies program only covers: tuition and supplemental fees, books and supplies, transportation and child care up to the funding maximums. Part-time funding does not cover student living expenses.
Please note:
If you are enrolled in a research-based graduate program, or in more than 6 units in a specialty or course-based graduate program, see the BC Residents (Full-Time) section. If you are enrolled in less than 2 units, you are ineligible for government student loan funding.
Before You Apply
- If you are enrolled in Co-Op, you are considered a full-time student, and are not eligible for part-time funding.
- Some programs are ineligible for StudentAid BC funding, please see: Ineligible Graduate Programs to ensure your program is eligible.
How to Apply
StudentAid BC is changing how students apply for funding starting Spring 2025.
Students can submit applications for Spring and Summer 2025 through the new StudentAid BC online application system for Part-Time studies. For instructions on how to apply for and submit a part-time studies application, visit: https://studentaidbc.ca/apply/how-to-apply#part-time.
No paper-based, Part-Time Studies applications will be accepted after November 20.
Deadlines
The deadline to submit an application for Fall 2024 Application has now passed.
The deadline to apply online for Spring 2025: March 19, 2025
The deadline to apply online for Summer 2025: August 18, 2025