Once again, it is really up to the student whether they go by air or by land. Airfare travel is based on the cost from the student's home community to the nearest approved institution offering that same program. If they decide to go to post-secondary by land, then land travel is reimbursed based on mileage only.
Alfred Moses on Question 842-18(2): Student Financial Assistance Travel Provisions
In the Legislative Assembly on September 21st, 2017. See this statement in context.
Question 842-18(2): Student Financial Assistance Travel Provisions
Oral Questions
September 20th, 2017
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