United Way British Columbia provides record funding for students

United Way British Columbia is distributing more than $800,000 through its Youth Futures Education Fund (YFEF) to support post-secondary students. This represents the largest amount of money the organization has ever disbursed through this specific fund.

During the 2025-26 school year, $714,254 was dispersed to 727 students across the province. Recipients, including UBC Okanagan student Madison Perreault, used the funds to cover essential costs such as tuition, rent, and groceries.

Additionally, United Way reported that 1,962 students have enrolled in the provincial Tuition Waiver Program, which is designed to prevent students from dropping out due to unexpected expenses or rising costs.