Student rallies in response to high, unregulated tuition fee increases led to the introduction of BC’s tuition fee cap for domestic student fees, limiting fee increases to 2% annually.

As a result of student pressure, the 2007 federal budget announced an $800 million dollar increase to funding for the post-secondary sector.

Canada’s first national grant system, the Canada Student Grant, is established, reducing financial barriers for low- and middle-income students to access education.

BC becomes the first province to implement a U-Pass, giving students in Metro Vancouver more affordable access to transit and thousands of dollars in savings during their studies.

The BC government introduced tuition fee-free Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) programs, opening the door for tens of thousands of people.

Interest rates charged on the provincial portion of student loans is reduced, collectively saving students and graduates $17 million a year.

Continued student advocacy resulted in the full elimination of interest being charged on the provincial portion of student loans.

BC government provides funding for open education resources (no cost, open source textbooks) development. To-date OER has saved BC students over $34 million in textbook costs.

Students’ action on the Grants Not Loans campaign led to the creation of BC’s first up-front, needs-based grant program, reducing barriers for low- and middle- income learners.

Temporary elimination of 20 hour/week work limits on international students, increasing ability to seek safe, well-paying jobs.

Students leverage provincial victory to influence the federal government to eliminate interest being charged on federal student loans.

The federal government invests additional funds to the Canada Student Grant - eligible students can now access $4,200 per year, up from $3,000.