Resources
Find help and support for common student challenges. Search by keyword, filter by category or problem tags, and sort by most recently verified.
Access Pro Bono Society of BC
Free and low-cost legal service programs in BC. Advice, referrals and representation depend on the program, your legal issue and eligibility; ongoing representation is not guaranteed.
CRA Free Tax Clinics (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program)
Free tax preparation services for eligible low-income individuals and students through community volunteers. Help with filing your Canadian tax return, claiming benefits, and understanding tax credits.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - Students
Official CRA information about student tax returns, credits, benefits and filing support. Check the current rules for your tax year and circumstances.
Employment Standards BC
BC's official agency for employment standards: minimum wage, overtime, breaks, payment disputes, termination, and filing wage claims.
Financial Aid Office
Find your school's financial aid office for funding questions, scholarships, bursaries, and emergency support. StudentAid BC provides official information about provincial student financial assistance.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Federal government information for international students about study permits, work eligibility, post-graduation work permits, extensions and maintaining status.
Legal Aid BC
Legal information and services in BC. Representation is limited to covered legal problems and people who meet the service's eligibility requirements; do not assume wage, tenancy or academic disputes qualify.
Tenant support in BC (TRAC)
Tenant information and resources from TRAC, the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre. Check its current service scope and eligibility for individual assistance.
TRAC - Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre
BC tenant rights education and resources for understanding rental issues and RTB procedures.
Worker Rights Resources (BC)
Official BC resources for worker rights: Employment Standards BC for wage and hour issues, and WorkSafeBC for workplace safety concerns.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)
Official Canadian resource for reporting fraud and scams. Track scam trends, report incidents, get prevention tips, and access resources for victims.
Career Services Office
Resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, job search strategies, career counseling, and access to job postings and internship opportunities.
Consumer Protection BC
BC's consumer protection agency: helps with scams, unfair business practices, rental fraud, contracts, and consumer rights. File complaints and get information.
Registrar's Office
Course registration, official transcripts, enrollment verification, degree audits, and academic record questions.
Report Cybercrime & Fraud (RCMP/CAFC)
Official Canadian government portal to report cybercrime and fraud. Report scams, fraud, and cybercrime incidents to help law enforcement and protect others.
BC Volunteer Opportunity Hubs
BC-wide volunteer opportunity platforms: Volunteer BC, GoVolunteer, and CharityVillage. Search for volunteer positions by location, interest, and availability in British Columbia.
WorkBC
BC's official employment services platform. Find jobs, access career planning tools, explore training programs, and get support with job searches across British Columbia.
Campus Writing Center
Free one-on-one writing assistance for essays, papers, and assignments. Get help with structure, grammar, citations, and style.
Campus Food Pantry
Free food and groceries for students experiencing food insecurity. Typically includes non-perishable items, fresh produce when available, and personal care items.
Coursera - Free Courses
Free online courses from top universities. Many courses offer free access to course materials. Paid certificates available but not required for learning.
Handshake Job Platform
Campus job and internship platform connecting students with employers. Search jobs, apply, and get matched with opportunities based on your profile.
Student Success Office
Academic coaching, study skills workshops, time management help, goal setting, and success strategies. Support for students struggling academically.
Campus Legal Services
Free legal advice and services for students. Help reviewing contracts, understanding rights, consumer issues, and referrals to outside attorneys when needed.
Campus Volunteer Center
Campus-organized volunteer opportunities, service learning projects, and community engagement programs. Often includes volunteer fair events.
freeCodeCamp
Completely free coding curriculum with thousands of hours of lessons. Learn web development, data science, and more. Earn free certificates.
University Library Services
Access to research databases, citation tools, study spaces, research consultations, and digital resources. Librarians can help with research strategies and finding sources.
Khan Academy
Free educational videos and practice exercises for math, science, humanities, test prep (SAT, ACT), and more. Self-paced learning with progress tracking.
Peer Tutoring Center
Free peer tutoring in various subjects including math, science, languages, and more. Also offers study groups and test preparation workshops.
Campus Counseling Center
Find your school's counseling service for mental health and wellness support. Services, fees, eligibility, availability and confidentiality limits vary by school.
Disability Services Office
Academic accommodations, accessibility services, assistive technology, and support for students with disabilities. Helps coordinate accommodations with professors.
Student Health Center
Find your school's health service and check what care is available. Service scope, eligibility, fees and insurance requirements vary.
Local Building Safety / Inspections
Find your municipality's official building safety or inspection service to ask about local responsibilities. This is not a BC Housing contact or a tenancy dispute service.
Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) BC
BC's official residential tenancy information and dispute resolution service for matters within its jurisdiction.