Emergency Aid
Emergency Loans
Emergency Loans are available for students who are experiencing an unexpected delay with their student loans. To apply for an emergency loan, students will need to speak to a Financial Aid Officer.Emergency Bursaries
Limited emergency bursary assistance may be available for those student who experience an unexpected financial hardship.
Bursaries are non-repayable awards which are allocated primarily on the basis of assessed financial need. Students need to speak with a Financial Aid Officer regarding their circumstances.
Additional information including eligibility and how to apply, can be obtained by visiting Student Awards and Financial Assistance on any campus.
Aboriginal Emergency Assistance Fund
Through a generous one-time contribution from the Ministry of Advanced Education Innovation and Technology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University has established the Aboriginal Emergency Assistance Fund to help Aboriginal students who are facing financial barriers. Please see the Aboriginal Services Office website for more information.
Homeowner Protection Office Bursary
The Homeowner Protection Office has generously provided a $60,000 contribution over a three year period to support both a bursary and scholarship program ($40,000 and $20,000 respectively). The program is geared to those students enrolled in one of the following programs who are either Aboriginal and/or those with low income:
Foundation/Carpentry
Low Voltage
Building Science
For further information, please speak to a Financial Aid Officer on any campus.
