Tracking our journey toward an affordable BCIT experience.
Our Journey
The ZTC initiative at BCIT launched in late 2025 with a clear mission: to eliminate the financial barrier of high textbook costs. On this page, we share our ongoing story. From the small wins to the major milestones, as we work toward making high-quality.
Our Latest Update!
- Celebrating ZTC Initiative Impact: The ZTC Instructor Luncheon & Student PanelOn March 24, 2026, we gathered with ZTC faculty and student panelists to celebrate a milestone: the first anniversary of the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiative at BCIT. The luncheon was more than just a celebration, it was a reflection on how far BCIT has come in making education more accessible, equitable, and affordable for… Read more: Celebrating ZTC Initiative Impact: The ZTC Instructor Luncheon & Student Panel
- ZTC Textbook Price Battle KitThinking about hosting a ZTC Pop-Up at your post-secondary institution to spread the word about Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)? Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, our team has you covered! In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to successfully run a ZTC Pop-Up event that raises awareness, engages students and faculty,… Read more: ZTC Textbook Price Battle Kit
- ZTC Grant Spotlight: Chad FlinnAs part of the BCcampus institutional grant, we secured matching funds to offer grants of up to $8500 CAD for projects which helped achieve Zero Textbook Cost. $25,500 in grants were awarded in total. You can read more about the other recipients on our blog. What’s your name and position? What school(s) do you work… Read more: ZTC Grant Spotlight: Chad Flinn
- ZTC Grant Spotlight: Alex Tait and Julia Alards-TomalinAs part of the BCcampus institutional grant, we secured matching funds to offer grants of up to $8500 CAD for projects which helped achieve Zero Textbook Cost. $25,500 in grants were awarded in total. You can read more about the other recipients on our blog. What’s your name and position? What school(s) do you work… Read more: ZTC Grant Spotlight: Alex Tait and Julia Alards-Tomalin
- ZTC Grant Spotlight: Hamid TalebiAs part of the BCcampus institutional grant, we secured matching funds to offer grants of up to $8500 CAD for projects which helped achieve Zero Textbook Cost. $25,500 in grants were awarded in total. You can read more about the other recipients on our blog. What’s your name and position? What school(s) do you work… Read more: ZTC Grant Spotlight: Hamid Talebi
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Celebrating ZTC Initiative Impact: The ZTC Instructor Luncheon & Student Panel
On March 24, 2026, we gathered with ZTC faculty and student panelists to celebrate a milestone: the first anniversary of the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiative at BCIT. The luncheon was more than just a celebration, it was a reflection on how far BCIT has come in making education more accessible, equitable, and affordable for…
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ZTC Textbook Price Battle Kit
Thinking about hosting a ZTC Pop-Up at your post-secondary institution to spread the word about Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)? Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, our team has you covered! In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to successfully run a ZTC Pop-Up event that raises awareness, engages students and faculty,…
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ZTC Grant Spotlight: Chad Flinn
As part of the BCcampus institutional grant, we secured matching funds to offer grants of up to $8500 CAD for projects which helped achieve Zero Textbook Cost. $25,500 in grants were awarded in total. You can read more about the other recipients on our blog. What’s your name and position? What school(s) do you work…
