Learning Fund for Young Adults (LFYA) — $1,500 Grant: Free, by phone or online. Who it's for: Born on or after January 1, 2006; at least 17 years old; at least 12 months of care in at least one legal status (e.g.
Categories: Education & Learning, Financial Aid, Youth
If you are a young adult who spent time in government care in BC, you may get a one-time $1,500 grant for learning. ▸ Who can get this? You must answer yes to all three: • You were born on or after January 1, 2006 • You are at least 17 years old • You had at least 12 months of care in at least one legal status (for example a Continuing Custody Order or a Youth Agreement) Not sure about your care history? Contact the program and they will check for you: email LFYA@gov.bc.ca or call 1-866-623-3001. ▸ What you get • One payment of $1,500 • You choose how to use it for education, employment, training or life skills ▸ How to apply 1. Check that you meet all three rules. 2. Fill out the online application. 3. Or have someone apply for you, like your caregiver or social worker. ▸ What happens next • The program checks your records to confirm you qualify. • They check that your application is complete. • If you qualify, you get your payment in 4 to 6 weeks.
Also known as: LFYA learning fund young adults former youth in care grant $1500 education training foster care
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