# Former Youth in Care

Former Youth in Care

We believe everyone deserves the chance to pursue education without financial barriers—especially if you’ve faced unique challenges in the past.

If you were formerly in government care (foster care, Youth Agreements, etc.), you may qualify for full tuition coverage and other support programs designed to help you succeed.

Requirements to qualify: 

Be a BC resident or have been placed in another province under a Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or Delegated Aboriginal Agency (DAA) Interprovincial Placement Agreement;

Be between 19 to 26 years of age (inclusive) or are 17 or 18 years of age, and have graduated from high school and are no longer in care of MCFD;

Were in care for a combined total of 24 months or longer.

This program covers all tuition and mandatory fees you would ordinarily be charged to attend your program.

To learn more about these opportunities, click the links below:

Provincial tuition waiver

Provincial tuition waiver FAQ

SAJE (Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment)

Next Steps:

Apply for admission to Northern Lights College

Download and complete the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program Application Form for us to validate your eligibility for funding with the MCFD

Submit your Tuition Waiver Application Form to Financial Aid and Awards at finaid@nlc.bc.ca 

Approval should take only a few days. If you have not heard from us in 5 business days, please get in touch: finaid@nlc.bc.ca.