Georgian is becoming the first Ontario college to waive tuition for eligible learners from foster care.
The college says applicants for the “Youth in Extended Society Care Tuition Waiver” must be current or former residents in extended society care, who are taking their first post-secondary program.
There is funding available for up to 15 students starting in September 2020.
MaryLynn West-Moynes, President and CEO of Georgian College says “We heard directly from Georgian alumni who once lived in foster care as to how life-changing improved access to postsecondary education without age restrictions can truly be.”
She adds, “We are thrilled to assist our students on their education journey and through this program, we hope to bridge what they have with what they need to succeed.”
Students who apply for the funding must have been in extended society care for at least one year and complete an OSAP application each academic year.
The waiver is valued at the total amount of tuition fees, minus funds received from OSAP non-repayable grant funding and/or any other provincial funding for which the student may be eligible.
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