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Tag: tuition

Disjointed and Overwhelmed

Posted on September 1, 2024August 31, 2024 by Ana Martinez Lima

How to afford studying in Canada? Ana Mrtnz (she/her) // Contributor Cameron Skorulski (he/him) // Illustrator   Hello Cap Courier! I am currently studying kinesiology as an international student, and…

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Issues with International Student Funding

Posted on December 1, 2021December 15, 2021 by Sarah Rose

Unclear policies, concerns over donor exclusion raise questions over the equity of financial aid for international students at Capilano University and across Canada Sarah Rose // Contributor “I wanted to…

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In the Business of International Students

Posted on April 1, 2020September 19, 2021 by Mahi Kaur

Capilano University has seen a large increase of Punjabi students over the last four years—but are they equipped to support them?  Manjot Kaur // ContributorChristine Wei // Illustrator There has…

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CSU Approves Policy Supporting Limit on International Student Tuition Increases 

Posted on March 11, 2019September 19, 2021 by Annalisse Crosswell

The heavily debated policy has now been approved by a majority of CSU executives   Annalisse Crosswell, Associate News Editor A policy regarding limiting international tuition increases was left in limbo at the…

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CSU Considering Policy Concerning International Student Tuition at CapU 

Posted on February 25, 2019September 19, 2021 by Annalisse Crosswell

The policy, which would potentially limit tuition increases for international students, has proved to be a point of contention for CSU members   Annalisse Crosswell, Associate News Editor  A policy regarding limiting tuition…

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Understanding the curious “Business and Professional Associations” Fee

Posted on April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 by Carlo Javier

New student levy could undercut non-Business students in the Faculty CARLO JAVIER // EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A new student levy could mean students in the Schools of Communication and Legal Studies will…

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CSU prepares for referendum seeking fee increases

Posted on February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 by Christine Beyleveldt

A new electronics repair service is being proposed along with increases to the health and dental plan Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor The Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) is preparing for…

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Capilano repeals tuition on education upgrading courses

Posted on September 16, 2017September 23, 2017 by Christine Beyleveldt

NDP rule in favour of province-wide free Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor   Following a BC NDP ruling, Capilano University eliminated tuition on…

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CSU gains representation at the federal level

Posted on September 5, 2017September 24, 2017 by Christine Beyleveldt

Lobbying efforts to continue through membership with the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations Christine Beyleveldt // NEWS EDITOR Capilano University students will now have a stronger voice in federal matters. This…

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On Monday, January 19th, BC student leaders held a press conference outside the Constituency Office of Jessie Sunner—Minister of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills and MLA for Surrey-Newton. 

Kevin Root—Chairperson of the Alliance of BC Students, Solomon Yi-Kieran—Vice-President External of the UBC Alma Mater Society, and Jessica Lamb—VP External & Community Affairs of the Simon Fraser Student Society commented on the government's review of the post-secondary education sector and their experience during the "incredibly short" consultation period.

00:00 - Intro
00:18 - What happened on January 19th?
00:52 - Opening remarks by the Chairperson of the ABCS
01:02 - Why the federal cap on international students heavily impacted colleges and universities across the province.
01:47 - The government needs to pay their fair share of the operating costs to keep the system afloat
02:49 - Any changes to the tuition limit policy would be a direct attack on students
03:23 - Demands from students
03:48 - Why is the review dangerous?
04:35 - Is the review a performative act?
05:11 - How would a tuition increase impact students and the province?
07:02 - Key takeaways
PROTECT STUDENTS | BC Students stand together against tuition increases, mergers and dangerous cuts
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