Hogan told The Link that when BCIT started in 1964 and likely through most of the 1980s, most of the graduates stayed in the Lower Mainland, but this is not the case anymore.

VANCOUVER (CUP) - After some BCIT students had problems getting into master’s degree programs with their BCIT certification, the institution is now looking at becoming an accredited university.īarry Hogan, BCIT’s senior director of program development, says the idea has not been pitched externally but there is talk of the institution’s need to make some changes when it comes to program recognition across the country and internationally - or becoming a university. ISAs may increase the cost of education over the long term versus paying upfront.Currently, the institution is only able to issue a Bachelor of Technology Though ISAs usually don’t require a down payment, confirm what you’ll need to pay back each month and over what time period. Make sure to clarify terms and conditions around what you have to do, such as sending out applications or taking interviews, before committing.Īn agreement that allows tuition to be paid through a portion of a graduate’s future income. Schools may help students find full-time salaried positions, apprenticeships, internships or unpaid positions, and offer a tuition refund if they can’t within a set timeframe (usually within six months of graduation). Ask about whether you can pay by check or direct deposit, if you’re expected to pay in full by end of term and, of course, interest rates. Tuition and other expenses can be more manageable by paying in monthly installments, though some come with restrictions or high eligibility criteria. Scholarships may cover full or partial costs of a particular course or bootcamp. While student loans have to be repaid with interest after graduation, grants don’t.īeyond offering educational funding based on merit, some schools and organizations provide scholarship opportunities to assist those who identify as women, under represented minorities (URM) and members of the military such as the Canadian Armed Forces. Eligibility will depend on factors such as family income, dependents and whether you have a disability.

Canadian students loans and grant programs are usually offered at the provincial level, such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

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