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By paNOW Staff

For Those In Need

Province announces supports for post-secondary students

Apr 9, 2020 | 12:14 PM

Saskatchewan post-secondary students will soon have up to $1.5 million in emergency financial aid available.

The Ministry of Advanced Education announced the support will be for students with limited financial resources who have had their studies or employment disrupted due to COVID-19.

“Our government is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals,” Advanced Education Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor said. “This is especially true during this unprecedented time, as some students are faced with limited supports. These resources will help quickly address some of their more pressing needs.”

The fund will help support both domestic and international students through one-time bursaries. The ministry will also work with publicly-funded institutions that don’t have emergency financial aid programs.

“We recognize the need for urgent supports to help vulnerable students, including those from northern, remote and indigenous communities, as well as international students unable to return home,” Beaudry-Mellor said. “It is critical that we work with our institutions to help students who have nowhere else to turn.”

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The bursaries will be available from April 1 to September 30, 2020. The eligibility requirements and application details will be available to students through their post-secondary institution within the next week to 10 days, after the details are finalized.

The program may be adjusted if federal assistance is announced.

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