Southeast College is in favour of the Ukrainian student relief program in Saskatchewan that was put forward by the Minister of Advanced Education, the college said in a release Tuesday.

The program's goal is to provide assistance to post-secondary students who came to Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel program.

The province is providing funding to help Ukrainian students who sought refuge in Saskatchewan but are not classified as refugees, which results in them paying higher international student tuition rates.

Through the funding, the province said Ukrainian students who came to Saskatchewan within the past year will be able to pay domestic tuition rates instead of international rates.

"These students are in a unique situation. We want them to be able to continue living here to study at one of our excellent post-secondary institutions without causing severe financial hardship for their families," said Gordon Wyant, Minister of Advanced Education. 

The province said there are approximately 24 Ukrainian students who are graduating from Saskatchewan high schools this spring who will be eligible to pay the same tuition rates as domestic students if they choose to pursue post-secondary education in the province.

"Southeast College is honored to join forces with the Government of Saskatchewan in our unwavering commitment to support Ukrainian students throughout their educational journey. Through providing access to affordable post-secondary education, we firmly believe that these students will be empowered to excel academically and make meaningful contributions to the prosperity of Saskatchewan," said Dr. Vicky Roy, CEO & President of Southeast College.