Helping Students Facing Financial Crisis
Emergency assistance bursaries are limited, preference will be given to those students who demonstrate that they have exhausted all other sources of financial assistance, including government student assistance.
Applicants must be prepared to provide an explanation as to why they are short of funds, what efforts have been made to secure other sources of funds, and what expenses will be paid with the funds.
Eligibility Requirements
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident;
- Enroled and attending a Selkirk College credential program (degree, diploma or certificate);
- Good standing as per the Selkirk College Student Conduct Policy, not on academic probation and not have outstanding fees; and
- Attending class on a regular basis and progressing satisfactorily.
Process
1) Complete an emergency funding application form from Financial Aid or obtain an application from your Selkirk College Counsellor (see step 2). Required information:
- Explanation of emergency situation and what efforts have been made to secure other funds;
- An expense budget outlining monthly income and expenses – use Budget Worksheet
- Documentation and/or receipts of unexpected expenses, ie: utility disconnection or eviction notice, medical receipts.
2) Make an appointment with a Selkirk College Counsellor – appointments are made through the Welcome Centre located in the Pit (15-minute drop-in appointments are not acceptable).
3) Counselling appointment:
- Discuss with the Counsellor the nature of the emergency and supports required.
- Give the Counsellor the completed emergency funding application along with required documentation.
- Work with the Counsellor to develop a personal plan to address the emergency and/or crisis.
4) An Emergency Assistance Committee will review the application and determine whether the emergency funding request will be approved. The student will be notified by Financial Aid of the application results.