Eligibility
General eligibility
Applications for on-campus housing are open to all students in eligible programs who meet the following criteria as of their move-in date:
- They are at least 17 years old or have graduated high school
- They are enrolled in full-time or part-time studies (in-person and/or digital)
Students enrolled in an apprenticeship, practicum, internship, co-op or research project through their program are eligible for housing.
Priority consideration
NIC will offer priority to students who are:
- Indigenous
- Former youth in care
- Enrolled in full-time studies or taking at least nine academic credits
Additional consideration
Minors with accelerated academic progression will be considered on a case-by-case basis in cooperation with their legal guardian.
In some cases, a student may be enrolled in less than nine credits for reasons related to human rights. Students taking fewer than nine credits may be considered full-time if they have approved accommodations from the Department of Accessible Learning Services (DALS).
Please note: ElderCollege, Joy of Lifelong Learning, Youth Academy and First Aid are not eligible for student housing.
Questions about eligibility?
If you would like more information about whether your program is eligible for student housing, email studenthousing@nic.bc.ca.