Contact

Supporting students, faculty and partners in international exchanges, field schools, internships, summer programs as well as funding and events that support and internationalization initiatives at home and abroad.

Education Abroad Contact Information

VIU Education Abroad
Building 255, 900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC Canada
V9R 5S5
+1.250.740.6312
EdAbroad@viu.ca

Note: We are on campus and are accessible in person, via email, zoom or via MS Teams.

Emergency Contact

In the event of emergency, please contact:

VIU Campus Security (24/7)

Phone: +1.250.740.6600

Web: Education Abroad Emergency Information

Global Skills Opportunity Student Travel Grant

VIU Undergraduate Students can apply for a GSO Student Travel Grant through the Crossing Borders project (2021-2025). 

Learn how to apply for a GSO Student Travel Grant.

Will GSO funding impact other financial support streams? 

GSO Student Travel Grant funding should not have an impact on a student’s eligibility for Canada Student Loans or Grants. Employment and Social Development Canada is working with Provinces and Territories with the intention of ensuring that similar exemptions are in place for similar provincial or territorial administered financial assistance programs. Student are encouraged to explore any potential financial impact on their situation to be better informed and prepared. 

Income Tax Reporting

It is intended that GSO funding will be exempt from income tax reporting. While this exemption is finalized, it is possible that the inclusion of a GSO Student Travel Grant in students’ total income could have a small impact on their financial assistance in a subsequent year. In these instances, a student can request a reassessment or to have their current (not previous) year’s income assessed to ensure their federal student financial assistance is not impacted. Please also bare in mind: 

  • Tax situations vary for each individual; reach out to tax experts for advice.
  • Student loans and grants vary from province to province, for more information connect with the National Student Loans Service Center (NSLSC) and your Provincial student loan provider to confirm if there is any impact on student loans and/or grants.