Whether you’re a student living away from home and worried about covering your expenses, or you’re a recent graduate looking for work, we know the COVID-19 pandemic has affected you too. So here’s what we’re doing to support you today, this summer, and next year. ⤵️
We’re launching the Canada Emergency Student Benefit. With this benefit, you’ll get $1,250 a month from May to August. And if you’re taking care of someone or if you have a disability, that amount will go up to $1,750 each month.
We’re also launching the new Canada Student Service Grant. If you’re volunteering this summer and you’re helping in the fight against COVID-19, this grant will provide you up to $5,000 for your education in the fall. Your energy and your skills can do a lot of good right now.
We’re creating 76,000 more jobs for young people in sectors that need an extra hand right now or that are on the front lines of this pandemic. And if you’re a student researcher, we need your help, so we’re investing to extend your scholarships and fellowships by 3 to 4 months.
We’re doubling all student grants from the government for the 2020-2021 school year. And because Quebec, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut have different systems, we’ll provide additional compensation to their governments so they can increase their financial aid programs.
We’re also expanding eligibility for student financial assistance. And at the same time, we’re increasing support specifically for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation students. Because as we look ahead to the next school year, we want to make sure we’re there for you then too.
With these measures, we’re going to help you get through this difficult time so you can build that career and future you’ve been working so hard for. To get all the details on the new support we’ve announced today, click here: pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-r…
