Funding for Former Youth in Care

UBC students formerly in care in British Columbia are encouraged to apply to the BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program. UBC also offers the UBC Post Care Tuition Waiver for students 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 an undergraduate degree 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 about the BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program.

Application

Submit your signed consent form to halyna.petryshyn@ubc.ca after you have applied for admission to UBC.

BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program and Learning for Future Grant Application Form (PDF)

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 eligible students who have lived as youth in care in BC. 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 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.

Application

Submit your signed consent form to halyna.petryshyn@ubc.ca after you have applied for admission to UBC.

UBC Post Care Tuition Waiver Application Form (PDF)

Other Resources

Learning for Future Grant

The Learning for Future Grant is available to full-time or part-time students who meet the eligibility criteria requirements for the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program and are enrolled in a program or course that leads, or will lead, to a credential at the undergraduate level.

Find out more at StudentAidBC.

Agreements with Youth Adults (AYA Funding)

The Agreements with Youth Adults (AYA) program can assist you if you have been in foster care or had a youth agreement. This program can provide assistance, with costs of things such as housing, child care, tuition, and health care while you go back to school, or if you are attending rehabilitation, vocational or approved life skills program. For more information visit Agreements with Young Adults.

Aged Out brought to you by Former Youth in Care

This online resource was created by and for youth that have been in care or are currently in care. This interactive website explores topics such as health and wellness, housing, and ID Needs. For more information visit Agedout.com.

Submitting Forms to Enrolment Services

You’ll find address and contact information for Enrolment Services for both UBC campuses below:

Vancouver campus
Brock Hall | 1874 East Mall
Tel: 604 822 9836
Toll-free (Canada and U.S.): 1 877 272 1422
financial.support@askme.ubc.ca

Okanagan campus
University Centre | 3333 University Way
Tel: 250 807 9100
Toll-free (Canada and U.S.): 1 866 596 0767
awards.inquiry.ubco@ubc.ca

Questions?

If you have any questions about applying to UBC as a former youth in care, contact us.

Halyna Petryshyn
Admissions and Awards Administrator | Okanagan campus
Email: halyna.petryshyn@ubc.ca