Ineligible programs
Not all programs are eligible for government financial assistance (student loans and grants). Program eligibility is outlined in the current . We compare SFU’s programs to StudentAid BC’s policies to determine which programs meet their eligibility requirements.
Programs ineligible for StudentAid BC and/or Canada Student Financial Assistance Program funding may have been designed in the following manner: programs may not lead to a formal credential issued by SFU, may be delivered on a part-time basis without a 100% full-time equivalent, be executive programs that are designed specifically to meet the needs of members of the full-time labour force, be considered professional development, or be offered through Continuing Studies, etc.). Please note, if your program is ineligible for student loan funding, it is also ineligible for status and you may want to explore the if you have previously issued Canadian student loans.
The following undergraduate programs are not eligible for government student financial aid for the 2025/2026 program year:
- Business: Liberal and Business Studies Program (Bachelor of General Studies)
- Education: Helping Ease Access for Returning Teachers (HEART)
- Education: Professional Diplomas
- Education: Professional Learning Series
- Continuing Studies and Lifelong Learning programs
- Non-Credit Certificates and Diplomas
- Non-Degree programs
Qualifying and visiting students may be eligible, please contact us for more information.
Teacher Education Programs
Students enrolled in our Teacher Education programs that are qualifying for admission to a Bachelor of Education, second degree program can apply for funding as a student enrolled in qualifying studies. This includes students enrolled in the following streams:
- Education: Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE) incoming Fall 2025 cohort
- Education: Professional Development Program (PDP) incoming Fall 2025 cohort
- Education: Professional Linking Program (PLP) incoming Fall 2025 cohort
Students admitted in to both the Bachelor of Education, second degree program and a Teacher Education program apply for funding as a Teacher Education, Bachelor of Education second degree students.
Teacher Education program students starting in Fall 2025 can contact us for more information or reach out to the Teacher Education Office.
Disclaimer:
We aim to keep this list as complete and up-to-date as possible. However, new programs and changes to current programs can occur without Financial Aid and Award's knowledge. Please contact Financial Aid and Awards if you have any doubts or concerns about your program's eligibility.
Program year eligibility is updated each May for the upcoming year.