Selkirk College, in partnership with community donors and the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, has combined resources to support students who may be experiencing unplanned financial pressures in emergency situations.
Emergency assistance is:
- Non-repayable
- For full- and part-time students who are currently attending Selkirk College
- Intended to address short-term, unplanned and unexpected financial hardship
Emergency Assistance
Who Can Apply?
- Full or part-time students who are currently attending Selkirk College and are experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
Examples of financial hardships:
- Loss of income, such as a job layoff.
- Unexpected repair expenses, such as vehicle, technology or home repairs.
- Emergency medical expenses.
Prior to applying for this emergency funding, you must have explored all sources of funding, such as:
- Student loans
- Family support
- Savings and study period income
Please complete the online application.
Steps to Apply
Applicants will be required to answer questions regarding:
- Personal and study information
- Family and employment situation
- Description of how you initially planned to fund your current academic year
- Description of current financial challenges
- Document uploads to support your financial claim
What Happens Next?
- A Student Access & Support team member will contact you at the phone number provided on your application within two business days to help navigate your situation and explore all available resources.
- Once the Student Access & Support team member has connected directly with you, they will inform the Financial Aid team that you have received their support.
- The Financial Aid team will review your application and may request you submit additional information and documentation to complete the assessment.
- A Financial Aid team member will email you the results of the assessment.
- If you receive emergency funding, you can choose to pick up a cheque from the Financial Aid Office or have it mailed to the address listed on your student record.
Personal Information Requirements
Social insurance numbers: The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires Selkirk College to collect a social insurance number (SIN) for all emergency funding recipients for the purpose of issuing T4As. 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 the email and mailing address on your student record are correct. All correspondence will be by email, and all cheques will be mailed to the address you have on your student record unless otherwise requested.
