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Financial aid available for Douglas College students

Grants from government and the Douglas Students’ Union will go to help students facing financial hardship due to the global pandemic
Funding is being made available for Douglas College students facing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Money is being made available for Douglas College students facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and more funds could be on the way.

The post-secondary institution with campuses in Coquitlam and New Westminster said in a press release Friday that an emergency fund has received $460,000 of newly designated support, following contributions from the Ministry of Advanced Education, the Douglas Students’ Union (DSU) and the college’s foundation and alumni relations. A matching grant was also received from Douglas College International, bringing the total fund to more than $600,000. 

“Our goal is to increase the fund to $1 million through donations from community partners, contractors, corporate donors and others who are looking for ways to support our students,” said Leanne Poon, executive director of the Douglas College Foundation. 

The college added that both domestic and international students enrolled for the summer and winter semesters should contact a student advisor at financialaid@douglascollege.ca. Funds are expected to be disbursed through the registrar’s office over the next two weeks. 

“Students are facing uncertainty and increased financial difficulties as job losses continue,” said Mitchel Gamayo, director of external relations with DSU. “The Douglas Students’ Union gift of $100,000 towards emergency aid funding will support those who are impacted with unforeseen hardship. We hope this will help alleviate some of the anxiety and stress students are feeling in this uncertain time.”

Last month, Douglas College joined universities, colleges and technical institutes across the Lower Mainland in switching to online classes during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Read more of our COVID-19 coverage here.