Finance your BCYC program
Financing your education is easier than you think. UVic is offering more scholarships, grants and awards to more new students than ever before.
What will it cost?
- How much will tuition cost?
- How can I pay my tuition?
- What are the costs to live in on-campus housing?
How will I pay?
On top of your savings, summer job earnings and contributions from your family, there are several ways to make ends meet, including:
- CYC awards and scholarships (see tab below)
- Loans and grants: Canadian Student Loans, BC Student Loans, Bursaries
- Paid work experience: , Career Services
Awards and scholarships
Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries
- Undergraduate scholarships for CYC students
- Undergraduate bursaries for CYC students
- General entrance scholarships
- General in-course scholarships
- External Awards
If you have any questions about financing your education, please contact Student Awards & Financial Aid Email: finaid@uvic.ca
Finance for indigenous students
Tuition and fees
You'll find current tuition fees on the Accounting site. Be sure to budget for additional funds for travel, recreation, and clothing. A breakdown of these costs can be found on the financial aid site.
Awards and bursaries
UVic offers $3.7 million in scholarships and bursaries each year. All students are encouraged to apply for student scholarships, bursaries, and loans.
In addition to the general entrance and in-course scholarships, there are more than 40 different awards and bursaries for Indigenous students.
Students who demonstrate reasonable academic standing and financial need can also apply for many bursaries and non-repayable awards.
UVic's Work Study program offers on-campus part-time paid jobs to students in financial need.
For more information about costs and methods of payment, visit the Student Awards and Financial Aid site.
Funding and sponsorships
Sponsored Indigenous students should report the name and address of their sponsor to the Office of Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement, who can provide the sponsor with appeal materials or course information on your behalf.
If you are fully funded by an Indigenous organization you're still eligible to apply for a student loan. BC residents can apply to the .
Finance for international students
International student fees are different than domestic ones. UVic offers many resources to assist international students: