Emergency grants are intended to support students facing unexpected financial hardships that impact their ability to continue their studies or meet essential needs. Valid reasons for submitting a grant may include: sudden loss of income, medical or dental emergencies, housing instability, urgent travel due to family emergencies or other unforeseen expenses that create financial strain.

We understand there is no easy way to hear your request was denied, and our team takes no pleasure in having to make these tough decisions. The Emergency Bursary Program prioritizes students who have unforeseen expenses that are getting in the way of their education. If your application is denied, you are still welcome to apply again in a future semester.

No, we do not grant more than one Emergency Bursary to a student in a semester. This ensures that we are able to help as many students as possible with the program.

If you have any questions about the application, or the Emergency Bursary Program at all, you can email <grants@yourtmsu.ca>

Once you have been sent the cheque, that is your money to spend. In the application process the committee will look at your reasons for applying and will determine who will be given bursaries for that semester. Some things, like not being able to afford groceries for example, can be addressed through other programs we offer like the Good Food Centre, or other supports at TMU. We do our best to direct you to the service that can help you the most and ensure the Emergency Bursaries go to students who need them.