The federal government has unveiled $9 billion in funding for post-secondary students, including a new emergency student benefit for those who are struggling to find a job due to COVID-19.
The Canada Emergency Student Benefit will give eligible students $1,250 a month for May to August, or $1,750 for those taking care of someone or who have a disability, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced during his morning news conference on Wednesday (April 22).
Students who have a job, but are only making up to $1,000 a month, will also be eligible.
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The program is expected to be rolled out in coming weeks. The payments will be retroactive to May 1.
Student grants will be doubled for the coming academic year, the prime minister added. Those who are volunteering will also have access to funds.
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In order to be eligible for the CERB, a person has to have earned at least $5,000 within the year prior.
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The B.C. government announced $3.5 million in emergency funding in early April, to help cover living expenses, food, travel and portable computers for students who are not already able to study remotely.
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