Vancouver Community College (VCC) is facing significant financial challenges, leading to a reduction in capacity for its Employment Access and Skills Development (EASD) program, which supports students with learning difficulties and cognitive disabilities. Starting this fall, the college will maintain three full-time classes, but only two will be offered each year on an alternating schedule. All part-time programs have been paused. VCC attributed these changes to a decline in international student enrollment, which has significantly impacted its finances, as international students typically pay higher tuition fees than domestic students. Ryan Kent, a graduate of the EASD program who lives with autism and oppositional defiant disorder, expressed concern over the cuts, emphasizing the program's role in boosting his confidence and job readiness. His father, Darren Kent, highlighted the importance of such programs for personal growth and urged the government to recognize their value. In response to the situation, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education acknowledged the financial difficulties faced by post-secondary institutions and announced an independent review to assess the challenges.