Is SAE Institute designated for StudentAid BC?

Based on our data, this school is designated. Confirm your specific program's eligibility with StudentAid BC and the school's financial aid office.

How do I apply for funding at SAE Institute?

Confirm your eligibility for StudentAid BC, WorkBC, or school scholarships, then contact the school's financial aid office for program codes and next steps.

Is SAE Institute regulated by PTIRU?

According to BC PTIRU official records, this school holds a PTIRU certificate (ID: ID-03381). Verify the latest status at privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca.

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SAE Institute

Designated

StudentAid BC designation

Designated

PTIRU status

PTIRU Certified

Certificate type: Designated

Certificate status: Certified

ID: ID-03381

Verified against BC PTIRU: 8/13/2026

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North Vancouver

Last verified: 8/13/2026

Funding accepted

StudentAid BCWorkBCPayment plan

Contact

Address

122-998 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Website

canada.sae.edu/campuses/vancouver/

vancouver@sae.edu

Phone

(604) 980-2882

StudentAid BC school code

APSK

Programs

Audio Engineering & Music Production Diploma Program

tradesblendedDesignated

12 months

$28,000 - $34,000

Ableton Weekend Workshop

otherin-person

2 days

$350

Before you enroll

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1. Confirm designation

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2. Verify tuition & refunds

Request written confirmation of total tuition, fees, refund policy, and what happens if your funding application is denied.

3. Confirm delivery format

Confirm whether the program is in-person, blended, or 100% online. For private colleges, fully online formats may affect StudentAid BC eligibility.

4. Ask about practicum & job support

Ask whether a practicum is included, if job-placement support is offered, and what graduate employment rates look like.

BC Trades Career & Grant Pathways

Red Seal Grants & Job Openings

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Students completing Foundation programs can earn Level 1 apprenticeship technical credit and work-based hours toward their Red Seal. Registered apprentices qualify for up to $4,000 in federal Apprenticeship Incentive Grants, BC Training Tax Credits, and WorkBC living supports.

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Frequently asked questions

Is SAE Institute designated for StudentAid BC?: Based on our data, this school is designated. Confirm your specific program's eligibility with StudentAid BC and the school's financial aid office.
How do I apply for funding at SAE Institute?: Confirm your eligibility for StudentAid BC, WorkBC, or school scholarships, then contact the school's financial aid office for program codes and next steps.
Is SAE Institute regulated by PTIRU?: According to BC PTIRU official records, this school holds a PTIRU certificate (ID: ID-03381). Verify the latest status at privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca.