Selkirk College Emergency Funding Application

Selkirk College Emergency Funding Application

The Selkirk College Emergency Funding program is intended to support current Selkirk College students who are experiencing unplanned and unexpected financial hardship due to emergency situations.

You will be asked to provide the following information on your application:

- an explanation of how you planned to fund your current academic year
- your current financial resources and
- a detailed breakdown of the unforeseen expense

Consideration for this funding will be determined through an analysis of demonstrated financial need and any supporting documentation you can provide.

Note to Canadian students: It is expected that Canadian students will have demonstrated that they have applied for all other available funding sources including student loans.

Note to International students: If you are a 1st year student on a study permit in Canada, you have already declared that you are able to financially sustain yourself through the Visa application process. Any applications will be reviewed against this criteria.

Examples of emergency costs:

1. Loss of income, ie: job layoff or reduced hours leading to emergency living expenses
2. Unexpected travel expenses
3. Unexpected living expenses
4. Unexpected emergency medical and/or dental expenses
5. Unexpected repair expenses, such as vehicle, technology or home repairs.

Examples of costs not considered as unplanned/unexpected:

1. Tuition and fees
2. Vehicle insurance
3. Tires (due to standard wear and tear)

Eligibility criteria:

1. Full or part-time Selkirk College students who are currently enrolled AND attending courses at Selkirk College.

2. Demonstrated financial distress as a direct result of unforeseen expenses.

Note:The Selkirk College Emergency fund is not intended as a "regular" source of income.

Name Name First Last
Student number
Selkirk College Email
What gender do you identify as?

What gender do you identify as? Female Male Non-Binary Prefer not to specify
Citizenship

Citizenship Canadian, permanent resident, landed immigrant, protected person International
Residency status

Residency status BC resident (living in BC for at least 12 continuous months without attending school) Out of province
Do you identify yourself as an Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit?

Do you identify yourself as an Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit? No Yes
Are you a Former Youth in Care?

Are you a Former Youth in Care? No Yes
Enrolment status

Are you currently enrolled and attending courses at Selkirk College?

Enrolment status

Are you currently enrolled and attending courses at Selkirk College? No Yes

Note: if you are not currently enrolled and attending courses than you are not eligible to apply for Selkirk College emergency funding at this time.
Full-time or part-time study

Select one of the following that best describes your situation:

Full-time or part-time study

Select one of the following that best describes your situation: Full-time study (9 credits or more) Part-time study
Program

Select the program that you are currently enrolled.
Family situation

Family situation Single, living at home with your family or extended family Single, living on your own and paying rent Married/common-law Separated/divorced/widowed Single parent Other - please describe Other - please describe
Number of dependent children (under the age of 18 living at home):

Enter "0" if there are no dependent children.
If you have a spouse/common-law - what is their main activity right now?

If you have a spouse/common-law - what is their main activity right now? Working full-time or part-time Unemployed At home caring for dependent children Attending post-secondary studies Not applicable Other - please describe Other - please describe
Monthly Income

What is your monthly income for this month? If you are married/common-law include your TOTAL FAMILY MONTHLY INCOME.
Monthly Income (including spousal/common-law)

1. Employment income
2. Employment Insurance benefits
3. Social Assistance
4. Pension (retirement, disability, CPP, etc)
5. Alimony and/or child support (monthly amount)
6. Child tax credit/Universal child care benefit
7. Daycare subsidy
8. Income from assets, rental income, stocks, bonds, mutual funds
9. Sponsor funding, ie: First Nations Band, WCB, ICBC, etc (monthly amount)
10. Any other type of monthly income or support

Estimate if you do not know the exact amounts.

Enter "0" if you don't have any monthly income.
Currently, there are many sources of financial assistance for post-secondary students. In the box below, describe what supports you have applied for. If you have not applied for any supports, explain your reasoning for not applying.
Have you applied for a student loan?

Have you applied for a student loan? Yes No
If no - please provide reasons why you have not applied.
Current Financial Challenges

Please provide details including amounts. Example: food, unexpected travel, supports required to enable you to study remotely, etc.
Note: Selkirk College reserves the right to audit any award recipients at a later date if it is ever determined there is a need to do so.
It is expected that students will have planned how they will be funding their education and have in place reasonable means of supporting themselves through school. Please provide a detailed description of how you intended to fund yourself throughout the 2024/2025 academic year.

Note: The Financial Aid office maybe require that a budget be completed and submitted to support your application. We will email you to request this if required.
Please provide a detailed explanation of your emergency situation, including associated expenses. An emergency situation is defined as a one-time situation that cannot be predicted, is not expected to be ongoing and results in unexpected undue hardship at that time.
If you have any documents that you are able to provide to support your emergency funding request please upload them here. Up to 10 documents can be uploaded.

Examples of documents:
- ROE/pay stubs
- bills/estimates (vehicle, medical, dental)

Attach Files

If you have problems uploading documents, please email them to FinancialAid@selkirk.ca. Your email should include your name, student number, and reference Selkirk College Emergency Funding application.
What is the amount of funding you are asking assistance with?

What is the amount of funding you are asking assistance with? $250 $500 Other (Receipts must be provided if requesting reimbursement for a specific unexpected expense)
An important component of the emergency funding application is having a conversation with a member of the Student Access and Support team to help navigate your situation. Please indicate below that you understand, and agree, to being contacted:

An important component of the emergency funding application is having a conversation with a member of the Student Access and Support team to help navigate your situation. Please indicate below that you understand, and agree, to being contacted: Yes, I understand, and agree, that in order for my emergency funding application to be assessed I will be required to speak to a member of the Student Access and Support team
Phone Number:

A member of the Student Access and Support team will reach out to you at this phone number within two (2) business days Phone Number:

A member of the Student Access and Support team will reach out to you at this phone number within two (2) business days - ### - ### ####
Declaration:

I declare that the information contained herein, all statements made in connection with this application, are true, correct and complete.

I understand that any misrepresentation or incomplete disclosure on or relating to this application may result in the cancellation of an award or repayment of an award.

I authorize Selkirk College to release my student record and student financial assistance record for review by Selkirk College’s awards selection committee, for the purpose of determining my eligibility for an award.

If I am the recipient of an award, I authorize the Financial Aid & Awards Office at Selkirk College to release the following information to the donor and/or Selkirk College Advancement Office, if requested: name, address, telephone number, information relevant to special requirements of award and background information from this application.

My email and mailing address is up-to-date on my student record.

I also understand that a T4A tax receipt will be issued for any accumulated bursaries, received from Selkirk College, that total over $500 during a calendar year.
I have read, understand, and agree to the above declaration requirements.
Thank you for taking the time to respond. You will receive a copy of your submission by email.

If you have any questions please contact Financial Aid at FinancialAid@selkirk.ca.