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All former youth in care now eligible for education tuition waivers: minister

British Columbia has expanded its tuition waiver program for former youth in government care enrolling in post-secondary education, with the budget of $19.2 million over the next three years. This program now includes all eligible students, regardless of their age.
Following a report by B.C.'s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke, the government was called upon to compensate a woman who was denied post-secondary funding after leaving government care. However, the ministry did not offer compensation.
The tuition waiver program has been successful so far, with approximately 2,300 students accessing it since its implementation in 2017. This resulted in the waiving of $16.6 million in tuition fees, providing free education at various institutions.

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