Welcome to Achieve BC. This website brings together the latest educational tools and information for promoting learning and achievement in early childhood, grade school, post-secondary, and the world of work.
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUND
The Province of British Columbia wants the best
for your child’s future. For every child
born or adopted in British Columbia after January
1, 2007, we are investing $1,000 into the Children’s
Education Fund.
This investment will grow over time and your
child will be able to access the money to support
their choice in learning after graduation. With
interest, the fund is expected to grow to more
than $2,200 by the time your child is finished
high school.
There is no application required. Your child
will be eligible for the benefit when they enter
post-secondary education, as long as they are
between 17 and 26 years old. Qualifying post-secondary
schools will include a wide range of facilities
in British Columbia that provide academic, trades,
or other vocational training.
The fund will also be available to children
born outside B.C. to parents who normally reside
here, such as Canadian forces personnel on assignment
or expectant mothers who travel for specialized
medical care.
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Achieve BC NewsFebruary 04, 2008 PROVINCE MATCHES FUNDING FOR RAISE-A-READER CAMPAIGN NANAIMO – The Province is contributing $19,704 in matching funding to the Nanaimo Daily News 2007 Raise-a-Reader campaign, Premier Gordon Campbell and Nanaimo-Parksville MLA Ron Cantelon announced... read more
February 01, 2008 $15M FOR NEW ACADEMIC BUILDING AT ROYAL ROADS VICTORIA – The Province is providing $15 million to Royal Roads University to fund the first new academic building to be constructed since RRU's transition from a military college to a university, announced Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell... read more
January 31, 2008 PROVINCE MATCHES FUNDING FOR RAISE-A-READER CAMPAIGN PORT ALBERNI – The Province is contributing $30,603 in matching funding to the Alberni Valley Times 2007 Raise-a-Reader campaign, Small Business and Revenue and Minister Rick Thorpe announced... read more
January 31, 2008 SEISMIC UPGRADES MAKE MAQUINNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SAFER PORT ALBERNI – The Province has approved $2.4 million for seismic upgrades to Maquinna elementary school to ensure that the learning environment is safe for students and staff, Small Business and Revenue Minister Rick Thorpe announced... read more
January 31, 2008 PROVINCE CONTINUES IMPROVEMENTS TO EDUCATION QUALITY VICTORIA – Government is putting into action a number of changes to further strengthen quality, accountability, opportunities and protection for students in post-secondary education in British Columbia, Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced... read more
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