STUDENTS attending British Columbia’s 25 public post-secondary institutions, who are experiencing emergency financial pressures, will benefit from a one-time investment of $3.5 million in emergency financial assistance.
“Our government is taking steps to ensure post-secondary students get some emergency support so they can focus on staying healthy, meet their educational goals and finish their semester,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. “We heard from students who are facing extremely difficult situations, and we’re moving quickly to ensure they have access to immediate financial relief.”
The $3.5-million investment will supplement existing student emergency financial assistance. This funding will support domestic B.C. students who are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency that may affect their ability to finish their studies and handle expenses. This non-repayable emergency assistance can be used to help with a broad range of costs, including living expenses, food, travel, portable computers and other supports for students who are not already able to study remotely.
Each year, the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training invests $100,000 in public post-secondary institutions for student emergency assistance. This investment represents a significant boost to the existing supports to help students who may be experiencing financial hardships.
Students who attend one of B.C.’s 25 public post-secondary institutions can access these funds by contacting their school’s financial aid office, which will assist with the application process. Each post-secondary institution will determine the specific amount a student can receive based on their individual needs.
Quick Facts:
* In the academic year 2018-19, the Province helped 446 students through its annual emergency assistance funding.
* International and out-of-province students face unique challenges. The ministry is working directly with public post-secondary institutions to ensure emergency assistance is provided.
Backgrounder
Student financial aid offices at British Columbia’s 25 public post-secondary institutions:
1. British Columbia Institute of Technology: [email protected]
2. Camosun College: [email protected]
3. Capilano University: [email protected]
4. College of New Caledonia: [email protected]
5. College of the Rockies: [email protected]
6. Douglas College: [email protected]
7. Emily Carr University of Art + Design: [email protected]
8. Justice Institute of British Columbia: [email protected]
9. Kwantlen Polytechnic University: [email protected]
10. Langara College: [email protected]
11. Nicola Valley Institute of Technology: [email protected]
12. North Island College:
Comox Valley: [email protected]
Campbell River: [email protected]
Port Alberni: [email protected]
Port Hardy: [email protected]
13. Northern Lights College: [email protected]
14. Coast Mountain College: [email protected]
15. Okanagan College: [email protected]
16. Royal Roads University: webmail
17. Selkirk College: webmail
18. Simon Fraser University: [email protected]
19. Thompson Rivers University: [email protected]
20. University of British Columbia:
Vancouver: [email protected]
Okanagan: [email protected]
21. University of Northern British Columbia: [email protected]
22. University of the Fraser Valley: [email protected]
23. University of Victoria: [email protected]
24. Vancouver Community College: [email protected]
25. Vancouver Island University: [email protected]
