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Financial resources
Learn about the costs of post-secondary including tuition and student fees, plus discover options for financial aid such as grants, bursaries, and scholarships. Explore resources from StudentAid BC.
Parents can help
We know the importance of parents and families in supporting students’ decisions around post-secondary. Here are helpful links to specific information on our website for parents to explore, so they can help their student use our website and resources for planning and applications.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Join a Live Learning Session
EducationPlannerBC hosts Live Learning Sessions on evenings throughout the year. Discover post-secondary opportunities and career paths in B.C., and resources to support your student in planning for their future.
These virtual sessions are open to parents and supporters. Registration is required. Register for the session that works best for you!
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Career exploration
Get inspired and take a WorkBC career quiz to see how your interests align with a career, or watch videos of people who have found success in a range of roles and industries.
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Things to consider
Keep these important factors top of mind when mapping out your post-secondary plans. Learn about high school class selection and planning, deciding where to go, and application dates.
A guide for Parents and Caregivers about career education in British Columbia
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FAQ
Looking for help? Find answers to some frequently asked questions like how to create an EducationPlannerBC account and questions about application fees.
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Glossary
Explore the glossary to learn new terms you might come across during your research and application to post-secondary education.
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Event calendar
Find campus tours, open houses, program information sessions, and upcoming recruitment events at post-secondary institutions in B.C.
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Education & career resources
Find key resources shared across EducationPlannerBC’s website and access provincial application services, transcript ordering, transfer options, trades, and more. Download our pre-application checklist to get prepared before you apply!
START YOUR SEARCH
Search post-secondary programs
Explore thousands of education and training opportunities offered throughout B.C. Use keywords or apply filters to narrow your search. Review program details and visit the institution’s website for more information. Each post-secondary institution sets their own admissions fees, intake procedures and application deadlines.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Inclusive education
Explore the following resources to help support inclusive education for your student:
GET PREPARED
Apply for admission
When students are ready to apply, they can create a free account on the Apply page. Admission for most Fall intake programs open in early October each year. Students can apply to multiple B.C. institutions using their one EducationPlannerBC account.
Contact information for admission offices
For questions about programs, admission requirements, or immigration matters, contact the Admissions or Future Students department at the institution you wish to apply to.
Contact information for private institutions
If students are considering applying to a private institution in B.C., please contact the institution directly for information on their admissions process.