Canada Student Grant Allows Students to Earn up to $5,000 This Summer for Volunteer Service

Earlier this week, the Government of Canada announced the Canada Student Service Grant. The new Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) provides qualified post-secondary students and recent graduates with volunteer opportunities while supporting not-for-profit organizations with flexible solutions to address COVID-19 response during summer 2020. You can apply for a grant from $1,000 up to $5,000 once you complete your qualifying volunteer hours.

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Living and Getting Along with a Roommate During Lockdown

Over the last few weeks and months, a lot of us have been spending more time at home due to the Covid-19 quarantine restrictions. In this week’s blog, we wanted to discuss some things you can do to make sure you’re living in harmony with you roommate(s).

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Mental Health and Wellness Resources During Covid-19

We know being a student can be stressful and due to the Covid-19 pandemic you may be dealing with uncertainty and circumstances that are taking a toll on your physical and mental health. So we’ve compiled a list of resources that are available to you to help you get through these trying times. Please keep in mind that some of these hyperlinks may change over time, so if you get an error when you click on it, please do a Google search of the title and it should take you to the updated page.

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Rent, Tenancy and Mortgage Resources and Protection during Covid-19

Some of our community members’ living and rental arrangements have been negatively impacted by Covid-19 and they’ve asking us if there are any resources available to them. So, we've compiled a list of some of the federal and provincial resources available during these unprecedented times. Please keep in mind that some of these hyperlinks may change over time, so if you get an error when you click on it, please do a Google search for the title and it should take you to the updated page.

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Financial Support and Resources for Students and Recent Graduates during Covid-19

We've recently seen an increase in questions about financial resources available to students during the Covid-19 pandemic and the upcoming fall term. We've compiled a list of some of the federal and provincial resources to help answer some of your questions, but we still strongly advise you to check with your schools since their Student Financial Services and Awards office may have some institution specific options available. Please keep in mind that some of these hyperlinks may change over time, so if you get an error when you click on it, please do a Google search for the title and it should take you to the updated page.