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The Youth Futures Education Fund has received a $250,000 boost from the provincial government.
Province contributes to post-secondary support for vulnerable youth
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BC is investing in youth who have aged out of government care and are pursuing post-secondary education this fall.
Since 2015, almost $2 million has been raised for the Youth Futures Education Fund (YFEF), with $1 million coming directly from government. Nearly $1.4 million has been distributed to more than 600 students attending college or university on a provincial tuition waiver.
The BC government is contributing an additional $250,000 to the fund, which helps with expenses beyond tuition—including rent, utilities and groceries.
“Students often turn to their parents for support with living expenses while they pursue their post-secondary education dreams. Former youth in care rarely have that option,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
Each student will receive an average of about $1,300. The fund accompanies the existing Provincial Tuition Waiver program, which ensures youth who have aged out of care can attend a post-secondary institution tuition-free.
As of February, 1,272 former youth in care have benefited from government breaking down barriers to post-secondary education as a result of implementing the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program.
Eligible students under age 27 can also tap into the Agreements with Young Adults program as one more support to help with housing, child care, tuition and health care, while they return to school or attend rehabilitation, vocational or an approved life-skills program.
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