Financial Aid
All Paramedic Programs
Our top priority is to support our students through every aspect of their paramedic training. We know that pursuing paramedic training can be a financial challenge for some, especially in these uncertain times.
There are several financial supports that students may be able to access. Please note that some grants are subject to government renewal, so amounts and funding may vary from year to year.
Employer Funded Training
Some employers may provide financial assistance to cover your training. Please contact them directly for more information.
If you are a BCEHS employee, information is available on the employee intranet (typically under the “Scope of Practice” tab).
Columbia Paramedic Academy Foundation
Grants may be available to help cover tuition, and may be awarded for other training related costs. Please note that there is no guarantee that funding will be available. A large portion of our current funding has come from the Province of BC and grants may vary from year to year depending on if/how those funds are renewed.
Students must apply in order to be considered. There are several application windows available throughout the year and students must be enrolled or accepted into a Columbia Paramedic Academy course before applying. Other eligibility criteria also apply. Visit paramedicfoundation.ca. for more information.
Emergency Medical Assistants Education Fund (EMAEF)
Students of Columbia Paramedic Academy meet the eligibility requirements for the EMAEF and are invited to apply. This fund provides grants to PCP and ACP students several times a year. It is administered by the JIBC, but open to students at any school that has charitable status with the CRA, as Columbia does.
To learn more and apply visit:
https://www.jibc.ca/student-services/awards-bursaries-scholarships/emergency-medical-assistant-education-fund-award
StudentAidBC – Financial Aid
We have worked hard to become BC’s first and only private paramedic training institution to earn ‘Designated’ status with StudentAid BC (SABC), Education Quality Assurance and the Private Training Institutions Branch. One of the benefits of this designation is that students in our programs are now eligible for grants and loans through SABC programs.
Students must submit applications directly to SABC for loans and other SABC funded bursaries and grants
Columbia Paramedic Academy – Individual Requests
If you have exhausted all other options and finances are the only obstacle to your PCP or ACP training, please reach out to our team. Options are available for students who need greater flexibility or accommodation for tuition payments.
Please begin by applying to StudentAid BC for support. If your StudentAid BC application is denied or the terms fail to meet your needs, you are welcome to reach out and ask for support from us.
Email studentaid@columbiaparamedic.ca with your contact details and a good time to call. One of our program managers will reach out to discuss options and work with you directly.
