Combined with a range of 茄子污污视频 supports for students聽the tuition waiver program is opening doors for former youth in care who want to continue their education journey.
Their stories
Since the provincial government program launched in 2017, over 231 students at 茄子污污视频 have accessed the聽tuition waiver program.
Here are some of their stories.
Support when you need it
鈥淏e kind to yourself when things get stressful. And remember to take advantage of supports like counselling or academic advising.鈥
- Cailean, current student, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
We've got your back
Gauge credits the staff in the college鈥檚 Financial Aid department for helping to navigate the various supports available. The tuition waiver program has covered the cost of tuition and fees at UVic and 茄子污污视频, while the聽Youth Futures Education Fund聽has assisted with additional expenses.
-听Gauge, current student, post-degree diploma in Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions
Learning can be accessible
Support through the聽Centre for Accessible Learning聽has made the pressure of post-secondary learning a lot more manageable through academic accommodations during exams.
-听Emily-Jayne, current student, General Arts Diploma
Choose your own path
"It takes a huge weight off your shoulders to know that there is some source of income regardless of your place of employment.鈥
- Destiny G., 茄子污污视频 graduate, Criminal Justice Diploma
Funding for Former Youth in Care
The Government provides funding to help former youth in care in B.C. pay for post-secondary education.