Funding 2020-2021
Student funding through TRU
First-Year Student Resiliency Fund
TRU is creating new bursaries and awards for first-year students. The university aims to raise $50,000 to provide up to 100 students with tuition support. Applications open Aug. 1.
» Learn more about bursaries and awards
Returning students
TRU’s online bursary and awards application opens Aug. 1, with over $1.5 million in funding available over the coming year.
» Learn more about bursaries and awards
Emergency funding
If you are currently enrolled and have experienced an unexpected specific crisis beyond the impact of the pandemic on the economy and employment, please visit Emergency Funding and review the instructions. Limited funds are allocated according to need and urgency, with priority given to students most in need of basic necessities like food or medications.
Federal government student funding
Funding for the 2020-2021 school year
- Canada Student Grants are doubled for full-time students to up to $6,000 and for part-time students up to $3,600. The Canada Student Grants for Students with Permanent Disabilities and Students with Dependents is also doubled.
- Students will not be required to make their fixed student contribution; no spousal contribution is required either.
- The Canada Student Loan weekly loan limit is increases from $210 to $350 — therefore up to an additional $4,760 over last year for an eight-month period.
» Learn more about federal government funding
Emergency student funding
Provincial government student funding
Funding for the 2020-2021 school year
All students who apply for StudentAid BC are automatically assessed for the new BC Access Grant for low- and middle-income students who can receive up to $4,000 a year.
» Learn more about provincial government funding
Unemployment assistance
The federal and provincial governments are providing supports for people whose employment has been impacted by the pandemic.