VANCOUVER --
Students at post-secondary institutions on southern Vancouver Island have received more than $1 million in emergency assistance from the provincial government during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The B.C. government marked the milestone in a news release Friday, saying a total of $1,162,500 had been given to Camosun College, Royal Roads University and the University of Victoria since March 2020.
The funds are for students experiencing unexpected financial emergencies that may affect their ability to complete their studies or handle their expenses. They can be used for living expenses, food, travel, technology and other supports for students returning to campuses in 2021 and 2022.