Make Your Money Last: 5 Financial Resources for Students

Posted on Monday, October 21st, 2019

Post-secondary education and living expenses add up! Being a student can be financially straining, but don’t fear, Student Services is here to help!

Jump to: Budgeting | Bursaries | Employment | Specialty Programs | Food Cupboard

Check out the financial resources below!

1. Budgeting

Make your money last by budgeting your needs and spending money.

Check out this budget template from Financial Aid, or meet with a Financial Aid Officer to learn more about financing your education.

2. Bursaries

A bursary is money awarded to post-secondary students that does not need to be paid back. Financial Aid at Algonquin College offers bursaries to students every term through an online application and selection process.

Mark your calendars: the winter bursaries application opens on December 16!

3. Employment

Short on cash? Consider getting a part-time job! The Employment Support Centre can help students and grads spruce up their resume and cover letter, practice interview skills, and optimize their LinkedIn profile to help them land a job.

Find on-campus work through the College Student Employment Program (CSEP)!

HireAC is your first step to finding employment. HireAC is your online job board exclusive to Algonquin students and graduates!

4. Specialty Programs

Are you an international student, mature student, Indigenous student, or student with disabilities? You may be eligible for additional funding through specialty programs. Find out more!

5. The Food Cupboard

Did you know there is a food cupboard on campus at Algonquin College? The Food Cupboard is a supportive service available to any current Algonquin College student funded by the Algonquin Students’ Association and other community members, which recognizes the financial concerns of students. The Food Cupboard provides students who require the service with food and other basic necessities.

Counselling Services

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or having trouble coping, please consider making an appointment with Counselling Services at Algonquin College.

 


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