University of Victoria offers free tuition to former foster children

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UVIC joins other universities around the province (and on the Island) and offers free tuition to former foster children.

“These are students who have had a lot of hurdles, and so we want to make sure that they have the opportunity to venture into post-secondary and have the resources to do so,” said Lori Nolt, director of student awards and financial aid.

Read the article: University of Victoria offers free tuition to former foster children

Source: Times Colonist

 

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