Student services

Student lines of credit

A student line of credit is a great option for Canadian students with a valid co-signer. A line of credit is different from a loan because you take money out only as you need it and pay interest only on what you withdraw while you are in school.

Canada and provincial student loans

The following options are for Canadian citizens and permanent residents only.

Canada and provincial student loans are available to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants or permanent residents who are enrolled in a full-time program at NPC.

Government student loan funding is based on tuition, fees, books, supplies, living expenses, income and available resources, and reaches a maximum yearly level that varies province by province.

Our admission advisors are available to answer your questions and provide detailed information on qualifying criteria, maximum loan amounts, your specific situation, and applying for student assistance. The information here is provided only as a guide.

You can apply by contacting the NPC office, or by visiting StudentAid BC.

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

An RESP is a tax-deferred savings vehicle generally used by parents to save for their children’s post-secondary education.

Contributions to an RESP for a child beneficiary may be eligible for Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) payments. Investment earnings on contributions and CESG payments can grow tax-free until they are distributed and included in the recipient’s income, and taxed accordingly. In most cases, the recipient is a student whose total income results in a minimal amount of tax.

BC medical insurance is required by law for all students, international as well as Canadian, through the Medical Services Plan of B.C. Students from outside British Columbia and international students should apply for B.C. medical insurance once they arrive and establish an address in BC. Coverage starts three months after the month in which you apply, so international students on visas should apply upon arrival. During the waiting period, your former insurance policy may cover you, or you can arrange private insurance through any broker for your first three months in BC.