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Unlock Your Potential with the Learning Fund for Young Adults (LFYA)

Are you a current or former child or youth in care in British Columbia? The Learning Fund for Young Adults (LFYA) offers a golden opportunity to support your educational, training, or life-skills development goals. This one-time grant of $1,500 is designed to help you unlock your potential and build a brighter future.

What is the LFYA?

The Learning Fund for Young Adults (LFYA) is a unique initiative created to ensure that youth and young adults in care have comparable access to the BC Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTESG). Originally, the BCTESG provided a one-time grant to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) for children aged 6 to 9 upon application by their caregivers. However, recognizing the unique challenges faced by children in care, the LFYA was introduced to extend similar benefits.

The LFYA grant is in addition to other supports available to youth and young adults in care, including those accessing Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) agreements. This comprehensive support system is designed to empower you as you pursue your goals, whether in education, employment, or life skills.

Who is Eligible for the LFYA?

To be eligible for the LFYA grant, you must meet the following criteria:

• Age Requirements: Born on or after January 1, 2006, and between the ages of 17 and 36.
• Care Experience: Have accumulated 12 cumulative months in a qualifying Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or Indigenous Child and Family Service (ICFS) Agency legal status from birth to your 19th birthday.

Eligible Programs

The LFYA grant can be used for a wide range of programs, including:

• Educational courses
• Employment training
• Life-skills development programs

You don’t need to provide confirmation of enrollment to apply, making it easier to access the support you need.

Application Process

Applying for the LFYA is simple and straightforward. Applications will be accepted starting from September 9, 2024, and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. You can apply by filling out a PDF form and submitting it via email.

LFYA Grant Pricing Overview

Below is a pricing overview of what the LFYA grant can cover:

Program Type	Eligible Expenses Covered
Educational Courses	Tuition fees, course materials
Employment Training	Certification costs, training materials
Life-Skills Development Programs	Program fees, workshop materials
Post-Graduate Courses	Partial tuition, study materials
Private Institutions	Partial tuition, special program fees

Why You Should Apply for the LFYA

Whether you are planning to further your education, enhance your skills for better employment opportunities, or develop essential life skills, the LFYA grant is here to support you. This one-time grant can be the key to unlocking opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.