PUBLIC/PRIVATE FUNDING AGENCIES

There are various public and private agencies willing to sponsor students in full-time or part-time studies. These funding agencies can cover costs such as: tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, and even living allowances. Here are some examples of funding agencies.

1. Bowman Employment Services Inc.: This Company offers eligible clients access to funding for training that will assist the applicant with the quickest route to re-employment in occupations that offer long-term, full-time employment opportunities.

2. Aboriginal Learning Links (ALL): A “one-stop shopping” website for Aboriginal students in BC to assist in locating funding sources for tuition, living allowance, transportation, childcare, housing, trades and career/education planning.

3. Service Canada: A complete search of available benefits based on your personal situation, such as marital status, employment status, and aboriginal status etc.

4. Skills Development: An employment program providing financial assistance to eligible individuals to help them obtain the skills training they need to re-enter the labour market and secure employment. These individuals will arrange and pay for their own training, with the financial assistance provided by Skills Development.