Former Youth in Care - College of the Rockies

Provincial Tuition Waiver Program for Former Youth in Care

The Provincial Tuition Waiver Program waives tuition fees for BC students attending a BC public post-secondary institution, who were former youth in care for a total of two years or more (consecutive or accumulated) in one or more of the eligible categories. To view the list of eligible categories, see the BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program application form.

As of August 1, 2023 there will be no age restriction.

To view criteria and for more information visit: BC Gov: Provincial Tuition Waiver Program

Students must complete a Tuition Waiver Request to disclose information to validate the students eligibility with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and submit to the financial aid and awards office.

Learning for Future Grant

The Learning for Future Grant provides an annual grant of $3,500 per program year to students who meet the eligibility requirements for the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program to assist with additional education related costs that are not covered by the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program (e.g. textbooks, computers, supplies, etc.). For more information, please see the Learning for Future Grant webpage.

How do I apply?

First time applicants must submit a Provincial Tuition Waiver Program and Learning for Future Grant Application form to StudentAid BC through the Financial Aid Office at their post-secondary institution.

Once approved for the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program students may continue to access the program for all future eligible undergraduate studies with no requirement for re-application.

Applications for the Learning for Future Grant must be renewed annually by signing the Learning for Future Grant Declaration form and submitting it to your post-secondary institution. For more information, please see the Learning for Future Grant webpage.

Instructions

Download the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program and Learning for Future Grant Application form and complete Sections 1 and 3.
Submit your signed application form to your institution’s Financial Aid Office so section 2 can be completed.
Your institution will submit your application form to StudentAid BC who will verify your time-in-care with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and/or the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. The verification process can take up to 6 weeks depending on the complexity of your records search.
If you are eligible, your institution will not collect any tuition fees or registration deposits from you. If you have already paid your fees, your tuition fees will be reimbursed by the institution.
If you have also applied for the Learning for Future Grant, and are eligible, you will receive a $3,500 grant for the program year (August 1 – July 31).

For further information, please review the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program – Frequently Asked Questions or contact the program by email: tuitionwaiver@gov.bc.ca.