Finances

VIU has a comprehensive program of financial aid in the form of student loans, grants and awards. For a complete overview of all the financial assistance available to VIU students, visit the Financial Aid & Award Office website: VIU Financial Aid & Awards.

Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships and Awards are available for high academic achievement and/or community or institutional involvement. The Forestry Department has over $20,000 worth of scholarships and awards specifically for students in our program. Learn more about these scholarships and how to apply: VIU Forest Resources Scholarships & Awards.

Bursaries

Bursaries are available for students who are academically successful, demonstrate financial need and meet other specific requirements. There are bursaries available for all students at VIU as well as some specifically for Forestry students. Read more about the Bursaries available: VIU Bursaries.

What does it cost?

Need an idea of the total cost to attend VIU? We have you covered – VIU has created this page outlining the average costs for 1st year students. In addition, the Forestry Department has created an estimate of costs pertaining specifically to our diploma program (Estimated cost of forestry supplies and tuition-PDF).