Funding for former youth in care

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 “aged out” at 19 years old. You may also receive the Learning for Future Grant to support other educational costs. Find out more on the BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program website.

Download the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program and Learning for Future Grant Application Form

How to apply

Submit your signed application(s) and consent form(s) to joseph.stevens@ubc.ca  (Vancouver campus) or halyna.petryshyn@ubc.ca (Okanagan campus) after you have accepted an offer of admission to UBC.

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 – 3272 University Way) at the 2nd floor front desk.

UBC Post Care Tuition Waiver

The UBC 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 UBC 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.

Download the UBC Post Care Tuition Waiver Application Form

How to apply

Submit your signed application(s) and consent form(s) to joseph.stevens@ubc.ca  (Vancouver campus) or halyna.petryshyn@ubc.ca (Okanagan campus) after you have accepted an offer of admission to UBC.

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 Youth Futures Education Fund 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 the SAJE webpage.

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.com.

AgedOut hosts a comprehensive list of external awards, scholarships, and bursaries for students with experience in care.

UBC Entrance Awards

The UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award program assists students who are transitioning to UBC 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 UBC community, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance.

The Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program 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.