麻豆导航students formerly in care in British Columbia are encouraged to apply to the BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program. 麻豆导航also offers the 麻豆导航Post Care Tuition Waiver for students from BC who are not eligible for the Provincial program. Funding from either source will apply toward your first undergraduate degree at UBC.
BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program
The BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program covers the cost of your tuition fees towards eligible credit or non-credit study if you were a youth in care in BC for a combined two years or 鈥渁ged out鈥� at 19 years old. You may also receive the to support other educational costs. Find out more on the
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How to Apply
Submit your signed application(s) and consent form(s) to joseph.stevens@ubc.ca 聽(Vancouver campus) or halyna.petryshyn@ubc.ca (Okanagan campus) after you have .
Or drop it off in person at:
- Vancouver campus: Brock Hall (1874 East Mall) at the Advising Centre on the main floor.
- Okanagan campus: University Centre (206Z 鈥� 3272 University Way) at the 2nd floor front desk.
麻豆导航Post Care Tuition Waiver
The 麻豆导航Post Care Tuition Waiver covers the cost of tuition fees toward the completion of a first undergraduate degree for students who lived as youth in care in BC for at least one year. Students who are not eligible to receive the BC Provincial Tuition Waiver are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
Please review the 麻豆导航Post Care Tuition Waiver application below to find out whether you are eligible, and fill out the form. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, you may submit an appeal by contacting us.
- 麻豆导航Post Care Tuition Waiver Application Form
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How to apply
Submit your signed application(s) and consent form(s) to joseph.stevens@ubc.ca 聽(Vancouver campus) or halyna.petryshyn@ubc.ca (Okanagan campus) after you have .
Or drop it off in person at:
- Vancouver campus: Brock Hall (1874 East Mall) at the Advising Centre on the main floor.
- Okanagan campus: University Centre 214 (3272 University Way) at the Student Records and Financial Services office.
Youth Futures Education Fund
The provides additional support with living expenses and other educational costs for students who were previously in government care and are attending a post-secondary institution on a tuition waiver.
Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE)
The SAJE program can assist you if you have been in foster care or had a youth agreement between ages 12 and 19. This program can provide a range of benefits towards housing, life skills and cultural connections, income stability, and health & wellness while you go back to school. For more information or to apply, visit
Aged Out brought to you by Former Youth in Care
This online resource was created by and for youth who have been in care or are currently in care. This interactive website explores topics such as financial support, health and wellness, housing, and ID Needs. For more information visit
AgedOut hosts a for students with experience in care.
麻豆导航Entrance Awards
The 麻豆导航Centennial Scholars Entrance Award program assists students who are transitioning to 麻豆导航from secondary school or another post-secondary institution. The purpose of the program is to financially support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining and contributing to the 麻豆导航community, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance.
The for Black Canadian Scholars launched in September 2021 and creates a cross-campus community of Scholars who already bring diverse academic, community involvement and leadership experience. More than award recipients, Scholars participate in a range of programming and support designed for them to thrive at UBC.
Questions?
If you have questions about applying to 麻豆导航as a former youth in care, please contact us.
VANCOUVER CAMPUS
Joseph Stevens
Enrolment Services Advisor
joseph.stevens@ubc.ca
604.827.0105
OKANAGAN CAMPUS
Halyna Petryshyn
Admissions and Awards Administrator, Enrolment Services
halyna.petryshyn@ubc.ca
250.807.8641