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Vancouver Community College (VCC) is proud to offer Entrance Awards based on early admissions for select programs that start in January 2026 or Fall 2026.

Students wanting to advance their studies but feeling the pinch of financing their education have an opportunity to benefit from this award for their first two semesters of study.

The programs currently offering between $500 to $4,000 off tuition and fees are:

• Construction Electrician Foundation Certificate
• Hospitality Management Diploma or Degree
• Administrative Professional Certificate
• ECCE Diploma - Part-Time or Full Time (Diploma)
• Professional Cook 1 plus
• Computer Systems Technology
• Clean Energy Technology Diploma

Students who accept their offer of admission for the January 2026 or Fall 2026 term will automatically receive the tuition award until all are claimed.

This initiative, which is funded by the VCC Foundation, will help address the ongoing labour shortages in the hospitality, trades, tech and education sectors in the province, while also making education accessible and affordable by providing financial supports to students facing today's high cost of living.

If you are already a VCC student in Career Access, Basic Education (up to grade 9), Adult Basic Education (grades 10-12), or EAL (English as an Additional Language) Pathways or Advanced Pathways, you may be eligible for a Developmental Program Area Award. These awards recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to their studies.

The one-time Developmental Program Area Awards are valued at $500 each.

There are additional internal and external funding opportunities you may qualify for.