Student Relief Funds
Resources for Students
COVID-19 Student Relief
Selections will be based on unexpected life expenses accrued as a result of COVID-19.
It is expected that prior to applying for this emergency funding, that you will have explored all sources of funding such as:
- Student loans
- Family support
- Savings and study period income
- Bank lines of credit
- Further resources listed on this page below such as the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Examples of emergency costs:
- Food
- Living expenses
- Loss of income, for example: job layoff or reduced hours
Who can apply?
- Full or part-time Selkirk College students who are currently attending.
- Demonstrated financial distress as a direct result of unforeseen costs associated with the pandemic crisis.
How do I apply?
- Complete the online application.
Application deadlines?
- The online application form will remain open until further notice.
- Applications will be downloaded and review by a committee every Friday.
Application steps
Applicants will be required to answer questions regarding the following:
- Personal and study information
- Family and employment situation
- Description of current financial challenges and how they are a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Document uploads to support your financial claim.
Applicants will also be required to meet with a counsellor to review your situation and explore all available resources.
What happens next?
- Applications will be reviewed by a committee on a weekly basis.
- As part of the assessment of your application you will be required to connect with a counsellor. Instructions on how to book an appointment will be emailed to you. Applicants are expected to book an appointment with a counsellor within one week of receiving this email.
- After meeting with a counsellor, students approved for a bursary will be notified by email.
- Bursary recipients will be issued a cheque that will be mailed to the address on the student record.
- Recipients who do not have current mailing addresses, ie: who are currently living in student housing, can request alternative arrangements in the online application form.
Personal information requirements
Social Insurance Numbers: The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires Selkirk College to collect Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) for all award recipients for the purpose of issuing T4A’s. Bursary cheques cannot be issued unless your SIN number is recorded on your student record.
Check the “Instructions on how to add your Social Insurance Number” to your student record to ensure this step has been completed.
Email and mailing addresses: Ensure your email and mailing address on your student record is correct. All correspondence will be by email and all bursary cheques will be mailed to the address you have on your student record.
Technology Access Grants
Technology Access Grants are part of the Selkirk College Digital Equity Initiative, ensuring students access the tools and technology needed to thrive in the new normal.
Technology Access Grants are based on need and must be used to purchase a laptop computer that meets the requirement of your Selkirk College program. Successful applicants will be required to provide a receipt of purchase.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in full-time post-secondary study (min. 60% course load) for both the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 semesters (or for Trades programs - attending the duration of your program).
- Demonstrate financial need. You will need to provide Line 15000 from your 2020 tax return. Applicants may also be asked to provide Line 15000 for spousal or parental income tax returns. (International students are exempt from this requirement).
- Applicants must be in good standing with the College.
Note: Funds are limited and not all applications may be approved.
Apply for the Technology Access Grant.
Contact FinancialAid@selkirk.ca with any questions.