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The British Columbia Federation of Students is a provincial alliance of more than 170,000 students at 14 universities, colleges, and institutes in every part of BC. Together we work to provide students with an effective and unified voice to influence access to education.

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Our Campaigns

The BC Federation of Students runs a number of campaigns aimed at making education in BC more affordable and making our institutions and communities better and more equitable.

Coalition campaigns are those run by other organisations, and which members have decided to endorse and actively participate in. While the Federation plays a role in assisting with on-campus activities, these are not campaigns created by the Federation.
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Due to government underfunding, institutions have come to depend on the revenue they receive from increasing fees for international students.
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The high cost of textbooks is creating obstacles for students to be successful in classes. Since 2002, the cost of textbooks has nearly doubled. In fact, 26% of BC students choose to not register for a course due to textbook costs, which negatively impacts their academic career.
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Services We Provide

The BC Federation of Students works to provide a series of high-quality services to our members and affiliated students' unions. From a free campus app to keep you up-to-date about your campus life, to the production of members' handbooks and dayplanners that help keep you organised, and our student discount program, the Deals App—we use our collective purchasing power to save you money and make life easier.

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Statement on BC Government Investigation into the Kwantlen Student Association

The British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) welcomes the Minister of Finance’s investigation into the Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) to address the serious allegations of misuse of students’ money. Students’ union fees are paid by students to fund services and supports that improve their lives on and off campus. In cases like this where there are serious concerns about the misuse of students’ funds, protecting the student membership must be the priority.

BC Budget Overlooks Post-Secondary Crisis

Budget 2026 is out, and once again, students are left wondering how much worse things need to get before the provincial government acts. Amid escalating financial crises across BC campuses, the 2026 Budget continues to withhold urgently needed investment in post-secondary education. Despite years of advocacy, students’ calls for increased funding for BC’s public post-secondary institutions remain unanswered, intensifying the strain on a sector already stretched beyond its limits.

Statement from the BC Federation of Students on the Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting

Trigger Warning: Mention of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting We are deeply saddened by the devastating events and loss of life at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School that have brought pain, loss, and grief to the community of Tumbler Ridge. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims' families who have lost loved ones, and to the students, educators, and community members impacted by this tragedy.

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The British Columbia Federation of Students is a provincial alliance of 14 university and college students’ unions from every part of BC.

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