A MESSAGE TO ISLAND STUDENTS...

.-FROM YOUR KIM CAMPBELL TEAM.

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Isiand students are entitled to an educational system that is accessible and affordable. The P.C. Government has established a strong commitment to students.

e The Canada Student Loans Program is being improved. The loan limit is being increased from 93,500 to $5,100 per academic year for full-time students, and, from $2,500 to a maximum of

$4,000 for part-time students.

e Special opportunity grants will be provided to students with disabilities and to certain other students.

e Deferred grants will be available to needy students and interest rate relief to low-income borrowers will be expanded.

¢ A Learning Incentives program will be introduced. This will reform the BZ education tax credit, and increase child care expense deductions.

e A Youth Business Initiative program will provide young people with training, on-going managerial support, and access to start-up loans.

Education is the key to a rewarding and successful future. We will work hard to ensure that our