Youth in Care
BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program
The waives tuition and fees for B.C. students who are former youth in care studying full-time or part-time at the undergraduate level. As of August 1, 2023, the PTWP is open to former youth in care of any age.
Visit to see if you meet the eligiblity criteria and further information about the program.
If your accumulated time in care is less than the two year requirement, but still over one year, please send an email to the 間眅埶AV YIC Manager at fiassist@sfu.ca for further assistance.
Application Process
To apply for the BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program, complete the following two forms and return them to the Financial Aid and Awards office in person or by email (fiassist@sfu.ca):
BC Provincial Tuition Waiver Program: Application
間眅埶AV Provincial Tuition Waiver Program Authorization for Release of Information
Students enrolled in courses through 間眅埶AV Continuing Studies should contact 間眅埶AV Continuing Studies directly, as they use their own process for the BC PTWP.
For frequently asked questions (FAQs) about this program see:
Questions?
Email fiassist@sfu.ca, ATTN YIC Supports Navigator with any program questions that you may have.