Help Your Child with Post-Secondary Planning

Parents

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.

We work with school districts to host Parents as Education and Career Coaches (PECC) virtual workshops, which provide information and guidance to parents on how best to support their student. For more information, please email us at support@educationplannerbc.ca.

Website Pages to Help Guide Your Student

Plan & Explore Education Opportunities – Find tips, terminology, and resources to understand post-secondary admissions, student services and finances.
Discover Career Options – Career planning tools, including assessments and links to WorkBC’s resources.

Search Education Programs – Explore 1,000s of programs offered throughout B.C. Use keywords or apply filters to narrow your search. Review the Fast Facts and Admissions Info tabs for details and visit the school’s website for more information - each institution sets their own admissions fees, intake procedures and application deadlines.
Review Scholarships – Gather information about scholarships provided by various institutions and organizations. Visit each institution’s Financial Aid & Awards page for details on post-secondary funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, and application information.

Apply for Admissions – When students are ready to apply, they can create a free account at apply.educationplannerbc.ca. 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.
- 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.

Quick References and Guides

Parent Resource Sheet shares other useful tools and resources.
Tips for Planning for Post-Secondary resource card.

If you or your student have any questions, please review our FAQ or contact us through our online form.