Holland College projects $4M loss, cites federal immigration policies

Holland College is projecting a $4M loss in tuition revenue this fiscal year as international enrolment is expected to fall by 47%. Holland College CEO Sandy MacDonald cited federal immigration policies for the decline, saying that changes to post-graduation work permit eligibility are having a disproportionate impact on the region. The college also projects that an additional 700 international students will be lost over the next two academic years, according to CTV News. Despite the loss in international students, the number of students from PEI rose 11% compared to last year.