SFAA-8_V20 (2021:01)
FULL-TIME BURSARY INFORMATION
FOR TECHNOLOGY AND TRADES STUDENTS
Student Financial Aid and Awards
3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5G 3H2
E sawards@bcit.ca T 604.432.8555 W bcit.ca/finaid
APPRENTICE STUDENTS: Please check website (bcit.ca/apprenticeship) for available financial assistance.
DESCRIPTION
A bursary is a non-repayable award
granted to a full-time student who:
> Is progressing satisfactorily in their
BCIT credential program
> Submits a completed Full-time
Bursary Application form
> Demonstrates that they need
financial assistance to complete
their current academic period
As funds are limited, bursaries are
awarded to those students who
demonstrate that they have exhausted
all other sources of financial
assistance.
SPECIFIED BURSARIES
Some bursaries are restricted to
specific applicants (i.e. hometown,
geographic region, union aliation,
gender, etc.). On the last page of this
application, identify any Specified
Bursaries you are eligible for and wish
to apply for.
OFFICE CLOSURE
The Student Financial Aid and Awards
oce is closed on weekends and
holidays. When a deadline falls on
a day the oce is closed, then the
deadline is automatically extended to
the next working day.
AWARDS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION
Students that withdraw, reduce
their course load, or no longer meet
the bursary eligibility criteria may
have to forfeit all or part of their
award. This decision will be made by
Student Financial Aid and Awards.
A cancelled award will be charged
against the student’s BCIT account.
BURSARY RESULTS
The status of your bursary application
will be viewable on my.bcit.ca when
results are available.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The student:
1. Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
2. Must be enrolled in a BCIT credential program that is eligible for StudentAidBC
(credential programs lead to a certificate, diploma or degree).
3. Must be enrolled as a full-time student at BCIT during the bursary academic period.
4. Must successfully complete a level/term of full-time study in their program (or four months
of full-time study for those programs not term or level based) at BCIT in the last twelve
months, with no Fail, Unsatisfactory or Incomplete grades during the most recent term/
four months of study.
5. Technology students must have an overall GPA of at least 60% in prior full-time studies at
BCIT.
6. Must have applied and have been assessed for financial need by StudentAidBC (or the
government student loan program from their home province if they are not a BC resident).
7. Must document financial need by completing a bursary application form.
8. Can receive BCIT full-time Student Bursaries one time only each calendar year (January
01 to December 31) or one time per program if program is 12 months or less.
9. For the Fall October 30 deadline and the Spring June 30 deadline, your Technology or
Trades program and level/term or intake start date must be on the posted list of bursary-
eligible programs for that deadline.
10. Applications must be received by the Student Financial Aid & Awards oce by 4pm on
the deadline dates:
If your full-time BCIT program is not listed within the designated programs, levels/terms,
and intake start dates and you are experiencing financial need, please come and speak to a
Financial Aid Advisor.
TERM DEADLINE DATE
FALL October 30 > Open to designated programs, levels/terms and intake start dates
> The list of bursary eligible programs, levels/terms and intake start
dates is posted and available on October 1
Bursary application form available October 1
WINTER January 30 > Open to eligible Technology students enrolled in
Level/Term 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10
> Medical Laboratory – Level 5
> Nursing – Term 2, 5, 8
> Trades students who meet eligibility criteria
Bursary application form available January 2
SPRING June 30
> Open to designated programs, levels/terms and intake
start dates
> The list of bursary eligible programs, levels/terms and intake start
dates is posted and available on June 1
Bursary application form available June 1
Submit your completed application to Student Financial Aid and Awards by email to: sawards@bcit.ca
CLEAR FORM
SFAA-8_V20 (2021:01)
FULL-TIME BURSARY INFORMATION
FOR TECHNOLOGY AND TRADES STUDENTS
Student Financial Aid and Awards
3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5G 3H2
E sawards@bcit.ca T 604.432.8555 W bcit.ca/finaid
COMPLETE ONE APPLICATION ONLY. SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION BY EMAIL TO: sawards@bcit.ca.
PERSONAL DATA
BCIT ID Social Insurance Number
(required for income tax purposes)
¡
Mr.
¡
Ms.
Last Name First Name
Date of Birth
(yyyy/mm/dd)
Citizenship
¡ Canadian Citizen ¡ Permanent Resident
Program Name
Option Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Year: 1 2 3 4
BCIT CANNOT ISSUE CHEQUES TO STUDENTS WITHOUT A CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS ON FILE.
To review or update your information, log into my.bcit.ca and click on ‘Student Self Service’.
Housing during this academic period
¡ Residence you own ¡ Rental unit you rent ¡ Live with parents ¡ BCIT Student Housing
Marital Status
¡
Single
¡
Single Parent
¡
Married, no children (include common-law)
¡
Married, with children (include common-law)
List dependent
children in your
custody
Name Date of Birth
(yyyy/mm/dd)
Name Date of Birth
(yyyy/mm/dd)
Name Date of Birth
(yyyy/mm/dd)
Name Date of Birth
(yyyy/mm/dd)
High School Last Attended High School Graduation Date (yyyy/mm)
Location of High School (City) School District # (for BC High Schools only)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Grade Point Average Total Awarded
Bursary
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DEBT
1. Government Student Loans (BC and out of province residents)
a. Have you applied for StudendAid BC or out of province loans for the current academic term?
¡
No
¡
Yes
Which province is your student loan from: (e.g. BC, Ontario, etc.)___________________________________________________
If you are receiving out of province loans (i.e. not from StudentAid BC), your student loan Notice of Assessment MUST be attached.
Current Term Total Student Loan Debt Current Term Total Grants
$ $
b. What is your cumulative student loan debt load (including your loans for the current academic term)?
Cumulative Total Student Loan Debt
(do not include grants)
You can manage and check your student loan balance by signing into
(or registering for) your National Student Loan Service Center account at
https://csnpe-nslsc.cibletudes-canlearn.ca/
$
2. If you have NOT applied for student loans for the current term or are not eligible for student loans, please explain why.
3. Have you applied for a Line of Credit through a bank or credit union?
¡
No
¡
Yes
When did you apply for the Line of Credit? (state month and year MM/YYYY) _______________________________________________
How much have you been approved for? How much do you have left? Monthly interest payment?
$ $ $
4. What is your total credit card(s) debt? $
a. Minimum monthly payment? (remember to include this in your budget section as well) $
5. Other financial assistance received for the current academic term (RRSP withdrawals, private loans, etc.)
Source (name of organization) Date Received Amount Received
INCOME
6. If working part-time, complete:
Name of Employer Hourly Wage Average number of hours per week
7. Other income received for the current academic term (bursaries, scholarships, etc.)
Source (name of organization) Date Received Amount Received
ASSETS
8. List the value of assets you (and your spouse) own (e.g. bank accounts, mutual funds, bonds, GICs, RRSPs, rental property, etc.)
Type Current Value
Type Current Value
9. Do you (and your spouse) have a vehicle? Include uninsured vehicles
¡
No
¡
Yes: If yes, do you
¡
Own
¡
Lease
YEAR MAKE/MODEL TYPE
PURCHASE/LEASE DATE
PURCHASE PRICE ESTIMATED RESALE VALUE
YEAR MONTH
$ $
$ $
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BUDGET
Calculate your budget for the current academic term (all months you are in school the current term, e.g. January through to May)
Date classes
started current
academic term
Date
classes will
end
equals
(A)
¨
Number of months in the
current academic term
Y Y Y Y M M Y Y Y Y M M
MONTHLY EXPENSES
Housing (rent or mortgage)
$
Groceries (food, cleaning supplies)
Utilities (heat, light, phone, cable)
Transportation (bus pass or car expenses)
Medical/dental (premiums, prescriptions)
Personal care/miscellaneous
Minimum monthly credit card payment (see #4a)
Loan payment (specify)
Child care (include subsidy amount)
Alimony you pay (explain in a letter)
Child support you pay (explain in a letter)
Property taxes (pro-rated monthly)
House insurance (pro-rated monthly)
Car insurance (pro-rated monthly)
Other (specify)
Monthly total (B)
$
Enter total monthly expenses (B)
$
Multiply by your number of months (see box A)
Equals academic period total B x A = (C)
$
MONTHLY INCOME
Your part-time work take home pay
$
Spouse’s work take home pay
Employment Insurance income
Sponsor/agency income (HRSDC, WCB, band, etc.)
Canada Child Tax Credit (CCTC) and BC Family Bonus
Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB)
Daycare subsidy you receive
Pension (CPP) or disability income
Asset income (rental, interest)
Alimony or child support you receive
Other (specify)
Monthly total (F)
$
Enter total monthly income (F)
$
Multiply by number of months (see box A)
Equals academic period total F x A = (G)
$
OTHER ONE-TIME EXPENSES
Tuition and fees for current academic term
$
Books, materials, supplies
Other (specify)
One-time Expenses Total (D)
$
Total all EXPENSES for this academic
period (box C + box D = E) (E)
$
OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
Parent or family contributions
Your Government Student Loans and Grants (see #1A)
Bursaries, scholarships, etc. (see #7)
Spouse’s student assistance and bursaries (if a student this term)
Sponsored tuition and books
Other (specify)
Other Income Total (H)
$
Total all INCOME for this academic
period (box G + box H = I) (I)
$
MY REQUEST: (EXPENSES – INCOME = REQUEST)
EXPENSES (box E) $ minus INCOME (box I) $ equals UNMET NEED $
BCIT collects your personal information including your contact information, educational and financial information for the purpose of awarding bursaries to eligible students.
DECLARATION: I understand that I am applying for funding based on financial need, and that by signing below it means:
I certify that the information I have provided on this application is complete and accurate.
I am and will continue to be a full-time student for the academic period stated in this application.
If I am awarded a bursary, monies owing to BCIT will be deducted first and the remainder, if any, will be mailed to me.
I consent to THE BCIT STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND AWARDS OFFICE to release my name, contact information, program of study, and name and amount of award to the BCIT
Foundation and award donors..
Signature (electronic signature accepted) Date
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SFAA-8_V20 (2021:01)
FULL-TIME BURSARY INFORMATION
FOR TECHNOLOGY AND TRADES STUDENTS
Student Financial Aid and Awards
3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5G 3H2
E sawards@bcit.ca T 604.432.8555 W bcit.ca/finaid
All applicants must complete this page.
Are there any special circumstances or challenges (e.g. health, employment, family obligations) that have impacted your studies and your financial situation?
If so, please describe. Include any exceptional expenses and explain why you require additional funds.
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SFAA-8_V20 (2021:01)
FULL-TIME BURSARY INFORMATION
FOR TECHNOLOGY AND TRADES STUDENTS
Student Financial Aid and Awards
3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5G 3H2
E sawards@bcit.ca T 604.432.8555 W bcit.ca/finaid
Most BCIT bursaries DO NOT have specific restrictions in addition to the criteria listed on the BCIT Full-time Bursary
Information page of this application. A few bursaries do have additional specified eligibility criteria. These Specified Bursaries
are listed below.
CHECK ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIED BURSARIES THAT YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AND WISH TO APPLY FOR:
1.
¡
Elsie Boone/North Shore Lions Club Bursary and The B.C. Lions Society for Children with Disabilities,
Charles L. Saunders Bursary
I am registered as a client with BCIT Accessibility Services, I am a resident of B.C. and I have a developmental and/or
physical disability.
Nature of your disability: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
2.
¡
Indigenous Students – I am of Indigenous descent (Status, Non-Status, Metis or Inuit) and I am registered as a client
with BCIT Indigenous Services.
3.
¡
Council of Forest Industries CLMA Bursary – I am in Occupational Health and Safety and have resided
in the Cariboo.
Name of Community: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dates of Residence: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
4.
¡
Leo Doyle Memorial Bursary Fund and David Lloyd Bursary Fund – I am a permanent resident of School District #46
Sunshine Coast (Davis Bay, Gibsons, Halfmoon Bay, Langdale, Madeira Park, Pender Harbour, Roberts Creeks,
Sechelt).
Name of Community: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.
¡
Bryan J. Morris Memorial Fund – I am a son, daughter, or relative who is financially dependent on an active member
of the ILWU.
Name of member: _______________________________________ Relationship to member: ______________________________________
Dates of membership: ____________________________________ MAN Number: _____________________________________________
¡
Edwin K. Schuss & Ron Kitchen Memorial Award donated by ILWU Members and Employees of
Vancouver Wharves Ltd. – Check appropriate box:
¡
I am a son, daughter, or relative who is financially dependent on an active member of the ILWU
¡
I am a son, daughter, or relative who is financially dependent on an active non-unionized employee of Kinder
Morgan Vancouver Wharves.
Name of member: _______________________________ Relationship to member: _____________________
Dates of membership: ____________________________ MAN Number (if applicable): __________________
6.
¡
Evan Rollins Memorial Bursary – I applied for Advanced Placement Admission standing for first year and I entered
BCIT directly into the second year (Level 3) into a full-time Technology program. Preference will be given to
students who have previously obtained a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree.
Name of full-time BCIT Technology program: ______________________________________________________________________________
Name of previous college or university attended:____________________________________________________________________________
Name of previous degree obtained: _____________________________________________________________________________________
7.
¡
Sapperton Fish and Game Club – I am in Fish, Wildlife and Recreation and am a member (or one of my parents is a
member) of the BC Wildlife Federation or an affiliated club.
¡
Parents
¡
Self
¡
Name of club: __________________________________________________
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