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Students have continued to face significant challenges caused by the cost-of-living crisis, including food insecurity and navigating unaffordable rental housing environments—issues that deeply impact studentsʼ ability to succeed in school. On top of this, students have also experienced challenges caused by the funding crisis in the post-secondary system—rising tuition, cut programs, longer waitlists, and reduced services—which heighten the barriers to accessing education. Despite these hardships, the Federation has remained steadfast in its advocacy efforts for sustainable and equitable distribution of funds to post-secondary institutions, predictable tuition fees by maintaining current affordability measures, and fairness by providing fulsome support to international students. The annual report highlights these and further efforts of the Federation in campaigns, government relations, membership outreach, and services.  \nFor years, the Federation warned of the negative impacts overreliance on international studentsʼ tuition fees would have on the post-secondary education system. This year, those warnings became a reality. International studentsʼ tuition fees masked provincial underfunding and kept institutions running for years, but the Federal governmentʼs decision in 2024 to limit international study permits, without increased operational funding, has created a serious financial crisis. Most public colleges and universities have projected multi-million-dollar deficits, and essential services and programs are being reduced. Without action and investment from the government, the system will continue to fail and students will continue to suffer.  \nThe Cuts Suck. Fix Education. campaign was created to respond to this critical moment by pushing  \nback against and documenting the increase in cuts to programs, services, and staffing in BCʼs public post-secondary institutions. When services are cut, students lose access to the supports they need to succeed academically, and when courses and programs are cut, waitlists prevent students from taking the classes they need to graduate on time. This new campaign gives students the tools to connect what theyʼre experiencing on campus to provincial underfunding, channel their frustration into action, and stand in solidarity with their peers across the province. Thousands of postcards and emails have already been sent by member local studentsʼ unions and members to the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, to local MLAs, and the Premier, calling for the government to strengthen the Tuition Limit Policy, increase funding and reduce tuition fees.  \nBeyond advocacy and campaigns, the Federation maintains robust services to ease the financial  \nburden of students and to enhance their educational experience. The Deals Appʼs over 300 discount partners expands the affordability of everyday life for thousands of members. The BCFSʼ coordinated bulk purchasing of membership development materials, and extended health and dental benefits contribute to building supportive infrastructure for students, no matter where they live, learn, or work across the province. Additionally, the Federationʼs Annual Skills Development Symposium, which provides training to student leaders across the province, has seen increased participation over the past year.  \nThis report highlights a year of bold, powerful advocacy, from pushing back against rising tuition fees to protecting studentsʼ rights on campus. The Federation has increased its efforts to garner support from members, coalition organisations, and the public to advocate to protect post-secondary education in BC. There is still much to do in our continued fight for a sustainable post-secondary system, but by taking the lessons of our past 50 years with us and drawing inspiration from past student leaders, we have the strength and knowledge we need to win.","cbCaicIRXCsEJ1Ls","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicIRXCsEJ1Ls","pdf",6330227,65,"English","# Introduction\n# 2025-27 Advocacy Plan\n# Access to Education Campaigns","[{\"question\":\"What challenges are highlighted for post-secondary students in British Columbia?\",\"answer\":\"The report highlights cost-of-living impacts such as food insecurity and unaffordable rental housing, alongside funding-related pressures like rising tuition, program cuts, longer waitlists, and reduced services.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the “Cuts Suck. 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