PM's Update - Student Supports on April 22

$9 billion of funding in total for students have been announced. They include:

  • Canada Emergency Student Benefit

    • $1,250/month from May to August

    • up to $1,750/month if you take care of someone else or have a disability

    • must be a post secondary student, going to school in September, or graduated in 2019

    • available if earning up to $1,000/month

    • apply through CRA

  • Canada Student Service Grant - those volunteering instead of working will be eligible for $1,000 to $5,000 based on the work done.

  • 76,000 student jobs will be created. Funds will be extended scholarship, fellowships and grants.

  • Student grants will be doubled for the 2020-2021 school year.

Jane Zhao