Financial Aid and Awards
Our Financial Aid and Awards team is available virtually and on campus.
We’ll help you:
- Find the right funding
- Understand financial terms
- Complete your applications
You're not alone—we’re here to support you!
Join a virtual drop-in session
Every Tuesday and Thursday (see below)
Awards
Awards, scholarships, and bursaries are types of financial aid you don’t have to pay back.
Student loans
Loans are money you borrow for school and must repay after your studies.
Other government funding
You may qualify for extra help, like the Adult Upgrading Grant or the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant.
Other supports
Depending on your program or personal situation, you may qualify for additional funding to help pay for your education.
Youth In Care
If you were in government care, you may be eligible for special funding to help cover your education costs.
Join a virtual drop-in session
Participants will:
- Enter into a virtual waiting room
- Get moved into a private virtual room by an advisor when it's their drop-in session
- Check this page to confirm no changes have been made to the virtual drop-in schedule
Participants will:
- Enter into a virtual waiting room
- Get moved into a private virtual room by an advisor when it's their drop-in session
- Check this page to confirm no changes have been made to the virtual drop-in schedule
*No drop-ins on Jan 22, 29, and Feb 5, 2026
Contact Financial Aid and Awards
By Appointment
Book a virtual, phone, or in person appointment to learn more about financial aid at OC.
Whether you are starting your very first semester or continuing your studies, a student award in the form of a scholarship or bursary can help you achieve your goals.
Ask OC Help Centre
The Ask OC Help Centre is a one-stop shop to connect you to our self-help resources
By Phone
Call 1-250-762-5445