BCIT Student Emergency Support Fund

As you are well aware, many students are experiencing financial challenges as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I am writing today to provide an update on the steps we are taking to help support BCIT students hardest-hit in this situation.

In an effort to help alleviate some of the financial stress students may be facing, BCIT has established a BCIT Student Emergency Support Fund to provide one-time, non-repayable funding to support currently registered students impacted by this crisis. This emergency funding can be used to help with a broad range of costs including living expenses, food, travel, technology, and other emergency expenses.

This limited funding is intended for BCIT students who have been hardest hit financially by the current pandemic, and who are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency that may alter their studies. When accessing this fund, students will need to demonstrate financial need, and are asked to review the various sources of additional funding available to them based on their own unique situation. This could include funding such as government relief funds, rent subsidies, and student loans. Due to limited funding, we regret that we will not be able to provide funding to all who apply.

Details about how to apply for the BCIT Student Emergency Support Fund can be found on the BCIT Student Financial Aid and Awards website. Applications are available effective immediately, and must be submitted by November 13, 2020.

BCIT cares about our students’ well-being; financial and otherwise. For more information on the supports and services that are currently available, please visit Supports & Services During COVID-19.

Wishing you well,

Lisa Collins,
Vice President, Students