Youth Futures Education Fund (YFEF)

Youth Futures Education Fund (YFEF): Free, walk in. Who it's for: Students at a BC public post-secondary institution on the Former Youth in Care Provincial Tuition Waiver; enrolled full-time or part-time;….

Categories: Education & Learning, Financial Aid, Post-Secondary Students, Youth

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Quick Facts

How to access
Walk-in
Location
Kelowna
Cost
Free
Delivery
Virtual / online (no physical location to visit)
Information last updated
October 7, 2026

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 emergency. ▸ Who can get this? You must meet all of these: • You go to a BC public post-secondary school on the Former Youth in Care Provincial Tuition Waiver • You are enrolled full-time or part-time • You show financial need • You are in good standing: you go to class regularly and are making progress. Special situations are looked at case by case. ▸ What you get • The amount depends on your application and a review by your school's financial aid staff ▸ How to apply 1. Contact the Financial Aid and Awards office at your campus. 2. Ask for a Youth Futures Education Fund application form. 3. Fill it out and return it to that office with receipts or bills that show your need. ▸ What you need • Papers that support your request, such as book receipts, rent receipts or utility bills

Contact Information

Address
Province-wide — apply through your institution
Website
https://studentaidbc.ca/explore/grants-scholarships/youth-futures-education-fund
Cost
Free
Access
Walk-in
Service Area
Anywhere in BC

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