Important: If you are receiving ANY student loans, grants or VIU scholarships, awards or bursaries you must notify the VIU Financial Aid and Awards office of any course changes.
Full Time and Part Time Student Aid BC Loans/Grants
- Recommended to apply 8 weeks before your tuition is due
- For more information visit Funding for BC Residents
Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) Funding
- Must be enrolled and apply before tuition is due
- No refunds issued to students who have paid for tuition or books
- For more information visit Funding for BC Residents
VIU Internal Scholarship, Award and Bursary Deadlines
Fill out your Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile in your VIU Student Record by these deadlines:
- October 31: Bursaries and Entrance Awards
- March 31: Scholarships, Awards and Entrance Awards
- For more information visit VIU Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
VIU Research, Graduate, Conference and Travel Awards
- Fill out your Online Award Profile in your VIU Student Record by October 31 and March 31
- For more information visit VIU Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
VIU Youth in Care Tuition Waiver Program
For more information and to download an application see Youth in Care Tuition Waiver Program:
- Application deadlines to apply are October 31 and March 31
- Late applications accepted if space is available in program
VIU Education Abroad Awards
For important deadlines visit VIU International Education.
VIU International Scholarships and Awards
For important deadlines visit VIU International Education.
Passport to Education
You have up to five years from September 30 of your high school graduation year to redeem your Passport to Education.
- Up to $1,000 can be earned by students from Grades 10 to 12 in BC public and independent schools through the government’s Passport to Education program
- Passports can be used towards VIU tuition, redeemable at the VIU Cashiers office
- For more information visit your high school advisor