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Loss of job

75 per cent of ����vlog���� students had their employment affected by COVID-19

Housing

59 per cent of ����vlog���� students can no longer afford one or more household expenses (rent, utilities) because of COVID-19

Food insecurity

27 per cent of ����vlog���� students have experienced food insecurity due to COVID-19

Medical and wellness

89 per cent of ����vlog���� students are feeling anxiety and uncertainty about their future plans

Family, child and elder care

32 per cent of ����vlog���� students care for dependants

Online learning

28 per cent of ����vlog���� students considered not enrolling this year due to remote learning challenges

“This support coming during the difficult time we are all experiencing is such a blessing, and I could not be more thankful! It’s been quite stressful to think about how I’m going to afford tuition and rent at the same time. THANK YOU! I feel honoured to receive your support and please rest assured, it will help me immensely.”

Alice Maria Guimaraes Bento, student, Social Service Worker

“This award will help greatly as I try to minimize my student debt while attending ����vlog����. It means a great deal to have assistance from people who understand the struggle to pay for an education, especially during these uncertain times.”

Jack Prucha, student, Firefighter, Pre-Service Education & Training

“This bursary will help me to pay for my living expenses as I continue to pursue my education. Being unable to work the hours required to make ends meet during this time, I am very appreciative. It will help combat some of the financial stress I have been facing. I would like to say thank you again to every donor. I am extremely grateful for your support.”

Janica Clarence, student, Social Service Worker – Immigrants & Refugees