35 free and low-cost listings. Find campus health, counselling, and student support services in the Central Okanagan. Mental health, financial aid, and…
The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) works with disabled UBC Okanagan students to set up reasonable accommodations, like exam accommodations, classroom accommodations and alternate format course...
Okanagan College supports international students with immigration advising, international advising and Cultural Liaisons. You can also find information on housing and medical coverage. ▸...
Okanagan College's largest campus. Certificate, diploma and degree programs, plus trades training, adult upgrading and English as a Second Language (ESL). ▸ Good to know • Adult upgrading is...
Career help for Okanagan College students and alumni. ▸ What you can get • Job search help and the Careers Hub job board • Resume and cover letter support • Interview practice and networking help...
Free short-term counselling for currently enrolled Okanagan College students — personal, mental health, career or academic. ▸ Good to know • Up to 10 sessions over your OC course or program, and...
Disability Access Services (DAS) helps Okanagan College students who face disability-related barriers to learning. You do not need the right words for your condition to reach out. ▸ Supports may...
The Financial Aid and Awards team helps Okanagan College students find funding, understand financial terms and complete applications. This includes awards, scholarships and bursaries, student...
▸ What it is On-campus residence for UBC Okanagan students. There are first-year residences and suite-style rooms with kitchens. ▸ How to apply 1. Apply to UBC first. After that you can send a...
Free academic help for students registered in any Okanagan College course or program. Get help with English, writing, reading, math, science and trades, one-on-one or in small groups. ▸ What they...
The Pantry is a free on-campus food bank for currently enrolled Okanagan College students. It has a limited selection of non-perishable food, frozen bread and hygiene products. It is for...
Counselling for UBC Okanagan students. A counsellor gives you space to look at behaviours, relationships, feelings or thoughts that are causing problems in your personal, social or school life,...
UBC Okanagan's Equity & Inclusion Office works to build a campus where human rights are respected and equity and inclusion are part of academic, work and campus life. ▸ What's offered: • Human...
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) is a confidential place for UBC students, faculty and staff who have been affected by any form of sexual or gender-based violence,...
Free, confidential counselling for BC post-secondary students. Available 24/7 in multiple languages by app, phone, or web.
Okanagan College offers culturally relevant support for Indigenous students at each campus. ▸ Supports include • Visiting Elders • Cultural and academic workshops • Indigenous peer mentors and...
If you are a WFN Member in high school or post-secondary, you can apply for WFN scholarships and bursaries each year. ▸ Awards: • Four Food Chief Bursaries: for WFN Member post-secondary...
StudentAid BC gives provincial financial aid for post-secondary students — loans, grants and other help. This includes BC and Canada student loans and grants like the B.C. Access Grant. ▸ B.C....
Supportive care counselling for young adults ages 18 to 29, given by supervised student clinicians. UBC Okanagan students can get counselling at Third Space's office in the Student Union building...
Pantry is a student food bank run by the Students' Union Okanagan (SUO) at UBC Okanagan. ▸ How it works: take a bag and take what you need to get you through a few days. Please leave enough for...
Supports Black students at UBC Okanagan with a dedicated study and community space (COM 121, open weekdays 11am-6pm Sept-Apr). Runs social programs, events, and advocacy for Black-identifying...
Indigenous Programs & Services gives community and culturally appropriate support to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at UBC Okanagan. Indigenous Student Advisors help from the time you...
If you are a UBC Okanagan student and an unexpected emergency leaves you short of money, you may get short-term emergency funding. It is usually a one-time payment. You do not have to pay it back....
▸ What it is On-campus housing for Okanagan College students at the Kelowna campus. There are two buildings: Skaha Place and citxʷ kl snmymyaʔtn (Home for School). Rooms are furnished. Options...
Coordinated Support Services (CSS) helps current Okanagan College students who are facing personal, academic or outside barriers. They make a support plan with you and connect you with help on and...
If you're an Okanagan College student facing a sudden money problem, the college may be able to help. Funds are limited. ▸ Emergency bursary (you don't pay it back): • For living and school...
If you were in government care in BC, you may be able to study at Okanagan College without paying tuition, and get extra money for other costs. ▸ Provincial Tuition Waiver — you may qualify if...
If you're an Indigenous student at Okanagan College and an emergency leaves you short of money, this fund may help. It was set up by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education. ▸ Who can get this? •...
If you're an international student at UBC Okanagan, licensed advisors can help with immigration and life in Canada. The advisors are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated...
If you are a WFN Member going to college, university or training, WFN may sponsor your studies. The goal is to help Members get the skills for a career and become financially independent. ▸ How...
If you were in government care in BC, you may not have to pay tuition at a BC public college, university or trades school. ▸ Who can get this? You may qualify if you: • were adopted through the...
Okanagan College offers confidential support to students affected by sexual violence, harassment or harm — no matter when or where it happened. You choose the supports that fit you. ▸ How they...
If you are a student and need a computer for school, WFN Education lends devices one semester at a time. ▸ K–12 Chromebooks: • For WFN Nominal Roll (Status First Nation) students at School...
TalkCampus is an online peer support community for university and college students, open 24/7. It is available as an app and on the web, in 26+ languages. Many schools give their students access;...
Looking for a place to rent near UBCO? The Off-Campus Housing Support Team helps new-to-campus students settle into the Kelowna community. You can reach them by email. They can't give legal...
If you were in government care and go to a BC public college or university on the Provincial Tuition Waiver, you may get a grant for extra costs. It can help with books, housing, utilities or an...
HelpKelowna lists post-secondary students resources serving Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, and Peachland. Each listing includes contact details, location, and hours where available — free to browse, with no account required.
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