being a bcit parent

Costs

The costs of completing a post-secondary program include program fees, books and supplies, living expenses and transportation. 

Exact costs vary, but the following are the average program fees:

• Average cost per year for a two year diploma program- $5,125
• Average cost for a three to six month certificate program - $2,450
• Average cost for a seven month to one year certificate program -$4,800
• Average cost for apprenticeship training per 6 week in-class block - $720
• Average cost per year for a full-time degree program - $5,400
  

Financial assistance

BCIT’s Student Financial Aid and Awards Office is the place to go for assistance with creating a student financial plan for success. Student Financial Aid and Awards staff can offer expert support by phone, in person, through these resource pages, and email contact.

You can get help with:

• Information on achievement-based (awards) and need-based (loans) assistance that is available through BCIT
• Emergency funding 
• Information on how to postpone a fee payment or deadline (Fee Deferrals) 
• Learning how, when, and where to apply for Entrance Awards, Bursaries, Scholarships, and other Awards offered by BCIT 
• Part-time non-repayable forms of student financial assistance 
• Help in creating a financial plan that matches your educational needs and goals 
• Timely information in how to keep your past loans in good standing 
• E external links to other sources of non-repayable forms of funding

If you anticipate that your child will need financial assistance to complete their post-secondary education, please contact the Student Financial Aid and Awards Office early.

Student Employment

Once your son or daughter is enrolled at BCIT, be sure he or she registers for eJobs, BCIT's web-based job posting system, to learn what skills and qualifications employers are seeking in graduates. They will have access to on and off-campus, part-time, summer, and full-time, employment opportunities. A Work Search Coach at BCIT can help with advice in revising their resume, preparing for interviews, or finding answers to job search questions. Help them understand it's best to take advantage of these services throughout their time at BCIT, rather than waiting until they graduate.

The cheering section

As mentioned above, BCIT programs are demanding and require students to dedicate a substantial amount of time to their studies. Support and encouragement from friends and family members is invaluable and greatly appreciated by students.

Your child’s well-being

BCIT has a myriad of services to ensure your child is safe, supported and healthy. Some key services that might be of interest to you:

Housing - BCIT’s on-campus housing is located on the Burnaby Campus, adjacent to the sports field and campus recreation facilities. We also offer, in partnership with the My Ideal Home Network, comprehensive listings of off-campus accommodation including support for short-stay and apprenticeship and international students.

Learning Commons – is a large collaborative learning space on the third floor of the Library is a great place to study. It's wireless with lots of electrical plug-ins. The services are free and open to all BCIT students; and, include:

• Peer Tutoring - high achieving BCIT students are available to help you learn course concepts and study skills
• Success Seminars - workshops on  study skills, work search and research skills are offered weekly
• Peer-Led Conversation - designed to assist second language students in improving conversation skills while focusing on their field of study

Counselling - Counselling and Student Development’s professional counsellors are available to discuss any personal, career, and educational concerns that may arise during a students time at BCIT.

Health Services - BCIT's Medical Services offers a walk-in medical office staffed by physicians and nurses. Students also have access to a physiotherapy, and psychiatry through the Medical Services Department.

Safety and Security - BCIT’s Safety and Security office is proactive and committed to promoting a safe and secure environment. Although all services offered by safety and security contribute to the protection of our students, it will be comfort to know we offer a safe walk program, have emergency phones located throughout the campus and are a provincial leader in the area of emergency preparedness.