Students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) will have access to $200,000 of emergency COVID-19 funding as of the end of the month.
The Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) donated $100,000, which was matched by the university.
Starting March 30, students registers for the Spring 2020 term can apply to receive up to $250 of the funding.
鈥淭he KSA always strives to represent its students, and we hope that with this donation, we can give students financial assistance to reduce financial hardships they might face due to COVD-19,鈥� said the student association鈥檚 president, David Piraquive, in a statement.
KPU鈥檚 president and vice-chancellor Dr. Alan Davis said the university is 鈥渄eeply grateful鈥� for the donation and 鈥減roud鈥� to match it.
鈥淒uring these unprecedented times, many people will face financial hardships and this includes KPU students,鈥� said Davis.
鈥淥ur collective efforts will help our students financially as they try to navigate the current situation.鈥�
For students who require more emergency funding, there are other grants and bursaries available to students who meet specific criteria. Information about this financial aid is available at .
