College of the Rockies, British Columbia, Canada

Information and Resources for Students

The COVID-19 situation has created financial hardships for many, including students. We’ve compiled a list of resources that might be helpful at this challenging time.

College of the Rockies Supports:

Emergency Funding Requests

Emergency Funding Request Form

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has provided some additional funds for BC students who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. This emergency assistance will be:

non-repayable
for current full and part-time students
for British Columbia domestic students
to address short-term, unplanned and unexpected financial hardship; and
for a range of flexible costs including, but not limited to, living expenses, food, travel, portable computer and other supports for students who do not already have the ability to study remotely.

Eligible students can apply for emergency financial assistance by completing the Emergency Funding Request form. Funds available are limited and will be distributed on a priority basis.

Note: If you’re a current student, and do not meet the requirements listed above, please complete the Emergency Funding Request Form and we will do our best to assist you.

Financial Aid, Counselling and Wellness, Education Advising and other services for students are all available online. Book an appointment with a Student Services team member.

Government of Canada Relief Programs:

The Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan includes:

the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
an increase in the Canada Child Benefit
mortgage support
improved access to Employment Insurance sickness benefits
an indigenous Community Support Fund
a moratorium on the repayment of Canada Student Loans
increased and expanded eligibility for student financial aid
targeted supports for Indigenous students

COVID-19 Measures to Help Canadians

COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Canada Emergency Student Response Benefit

On April 22, 2020, the Government of Canada introduced the Canada Emergency Student Response Benefit to assist post-secondary students who are not eligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more about the Canada Emergency Student Response Benefit

Jennifer Robson, Associate Professor at Carleton University has compiled an easy-to-follow guide to resources available.

Province of BC Relief Programs:

The BC government’s COVID-19 Action Plan includes:

support for child care centres and essential service workers requiring child care
BC Emergency Benefit for Workers
Assistance for renters, including rent freezes, rental supplements and protection for those in subsidized housing
Freeze on BC Student Loan repayments for six months
Climate action tax credit

Other Supports:

BC Hydro Customer Crisis Fund
ICBC payment deferral
Fortis BC billing support
BC Housing Temporary Rental Supplement
Free use of BC Transit

COVID-19 Financial Assistance Resources