Student Awards and Financial Assistance
Increasing opportunities for student success through access to financial resources
Student Loans, Financial Aid & Grants Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
Student Awards and Financial
SAFA will closed at 1pm Wednesday December 3
2025-2026 PART-TIME Funding APPLICATION
StudentAid BC (SABC) has now fully transitioned to online applications, with the new online part-time application portal launched in FALL 2024. Students will have to submit their part-time applications online through the Student Information Management Systems (SIMS)
- Applicants will be required to login by using the B.C. Services Card app.
- Students with no current B.C Service Card should apply for and set-up their BC Service app as soon as they can.
- The same submission deadline as the paper application applies to the online application - six weeks or more before last day of classes.
NEW! Application for 2025-26 Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) is now open
Are you attending or planning to enroll in an approved Adult Basic Education, Adult Special Education, English as a Second Language or Upgrading/Qualifying course at KPU? If so, the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) may be the program for you. This program helps adults demonstrating financial need who are enrolled in skills upgrading, education and training courses. For more information about AUG and how to apply, click HERE

Welcome to Student Awards and Financial Assistance (SAFA)
Whether you’re a new, current or senior student, SAFA has a variety of supports to help fund your KPU program.
Financial Aid Advisors can provide information, assistance and guidance on financial resources to meet your individual needs.

I would like to apply to KPU. What scholarships and awards are available to new students?
Major Entrance Scholarships and Awards:
- 6 President’s Scholarships of $30,000 each
- 18 Merit Awards of $7,500 each
- 3 Indigenous Merit Awards of $7,500 each

I might not have enough money to pay for my studies. What can I do?
We can explore student loans, bursaries and emergency assistance depending on your needs and eligibility. Contact us to book an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor about your options.

My friend told me about other available funding options. Can you tell me more?
Several programs are available:
Important Dates & Deadlines
| January | February | March | April |
|---|---|---|---|
15 – FALL General Awards application opens 16 – Horticulture Awards application opens 16 – KPU Student Leadership Awards application opens 20 – SPRING Bursary application closes | 15 – Horticulture Awards application closes 15 – SPRING Major Entrance Awards application opens 28 – KPU Student Leadership Awards application closes 28 – SPRING Term SEEF application deadline 28 – Graduation Awards (June Convocation) application closes | 6 - Food Security Grant application opens 31- FALL General Awards application closes | 15 – FALL Major Entrance Scholarships application closes 20 – SUMMER Bursary application opens |
| May | June | July | August |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 – SUMMER Bursary application closes | 30 – SUMMER Term SEEF application deadline | 15 - Spring Major Entrance Award application closes |
| September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|
01 – Graduation Awards (February Convocation) application opens 20 – FALL Bursary application closes | 15 – FALL Major Entrance Awards application opens 31 – FALL Term SEEF application deadline 31 – Graduation Awards (February Convocation) application closes | 01 – Graduation Awards (June Convocation) application opens | 20 – SPRING Bursary application opens |
Contact Us
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Friday – 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Phone: 604-599-2700
Email: finaid@kpu.ca
SAFA will closed at 1pm Wednesday, December 3
KPU Surrey
Maple Building, Room 138
12666 72 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 2M8