Affordability is the greatest challenge facing students today. Housing, transportation and food security create real barriers to student success. UBCO students often work multiple jobs and may skip meals just to afford to buy textbooks or pay rent.

Students shouldn’t have to choose between their education and their wellbeing, and UBCO believes that no eligible student should be denied an education based solely on financial need.

The FORWARD for Students Affordability Initiative will help students by providing them with support in the areas where they need it most, including need-based student awards and affordability programs and services.

Give today and help equip UBCO students to build a better future for all.

Challenges

The UBCO Student Affordability Alumni Challenge - Challenge Unlocked
When 10 alumni donors give to FORWARD for Students - Okanagan on April 5, a gift of $2,000 will be unlocked, donated anonymously in the spirit of the commitment to students exemplified by UBC's 6th President, Professor Walter Gage.

The UBCO Student Affordability Faculty and Staff Challenge - Challenge Unlocked
When 10 faculty and staff donors give to FORWARD for Students Fund - Okanagan on April 5, a gift of $2,000 from Sharon McCoubrey will be unlocked.

The UBCO Student Affordability Early Match - Challenge Unlocked
The first $1,000 in gifts to FORWARD for Students - Okanagan on April 5 will be matched.