Laurier’s Learners from Care Academic Success Program

Laurier’s Learners from Care Academic Success Program provides support for students from care to participate fully in their university experience both inside and outside of the classroom.

The program includes:

• Financial Support – Yearly support for all eligible students
• Peer Mentorship – Facilitated connection between new and returning students
• Faculty Mentorship – Opportunities for networking and career planning
• Campus Navigator – Program planning, course registration supported, campus tours, and more
• Emergency Funding – Short-term funding for unexpected expenses

Program Eligibility

The Learners from Care Academic Support Program is open to all confirmed Laurier undergraduate and graduate students who are able to provide verification of current or former time in care from a Canadian Children’s Aid Society.

Application Process

All former youth in care should apply to the Laurier Academic Success Program. Financial support is based on a student’s current year level, part-time or full-time status, and financial need.

To apply, submit an application to the 2023-2024 Learners from Care Academic Success Program including a verification letter from a registered child welfare agency. Students will receive a response with 4 weeks of submitting their applications.

NOTE: First year students that want to be considered for residence fee support must submit a Laurier residence application as well as their LFC application by June 1, 2023. Residence application fees can be waived by emailing llawrence@wlu.ca.