COVID-19 and record inflation rates throughout the world have caused many of our budgets to come under intense pressure (if they weren’t already before). Moreover, as a student, this strain is compounded by tuition fees and perhaps a reduced ability to work.
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Scholarships and Student Aid Office offers the Frugal Scholar’s Money Management program, a financial literacy program tailored for students. Their website offers a wealth of information on budgeting, credit and debt management, estimating your financial resources, tips and tricks to cut your costs, as well as a budget plan.
Additionally, you may access a variety of pre-recorded workshops on demand that cover themes such as Budgeting and Navigating Financial Stress. It may seem far off, but tax season has a way of sneaking up on us. Don’t worry. ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has you covered with tax information sessions in March and April.
While the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ School of Continuing Studies students are typically not eligible for financial aid through Scholarships and Student Aid Office, there are a number of options to explore within the School, including bursaries, scholarships and .