COVID-19 Coronavirus Information for Students
In these difficult and trying times staying informed is very important. We have created this section to help you stay up-to-date on general information related to the crisis as well as news and events related to schools, scholarships and careers.
We hope that you and your families are safe and well. Please remember that we are all in this together and things will get better.
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News
Ontario Colleges and Universities Preparing for In-Person Learning This Fall
Modified on July 21, 2021
Eager to be back on campus? Many Ontario schools will be back on campus this September, and you can be too.
What is Contact Tracing and How Does the COVID Alert App Work?
Modified on August 7, 2020
Find out how contact tracing can help protect yourself and others during the pandemic.
Would You Sign a COVID-19 Waiver for School?
Modified on July 21, 2020
Some schools are asking students to take on liability for COVID-19 complications on campus.
Volunteering Could Earn You up to $5,000 This Summer
Modified on July 15, 2020
The federal government has launched the Canada Student Service Grant for students and new grads.
Hands-on Learning will Return to Ontario Colleges in July
Modified on June 10, 2020
In-person instruction will resume next month so students can complete their programs.
When Will the Quarantine End in Canada?
Modified on June 3, 2020
The short answer is we don’t know, but there are promising signs from provinces across the country.
Will Colleges and Universities Reduce Tuition?
Modified on June 1, 2020
With so many programs going online, should schools reduce the amount students have to pay?
How to Get the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)
Modified on May 15, 2020
The application process is open! Here’s how to start getting money.
September is Coming. Will Students be On Campus?
Modified on May 13, 2020
Will you be learning online or heading back to school? We’re not sure yet.
Government Announces $9 Billion in Financial Aid for Students
Modified on May 13, 2020
Monthly grants of $1,250 will go out to college and university students.
Manitoba Matches School Scholarships and Bursaries Dollar-for-Dollar
Modified on May 8, 2020
The province is investing millions in supporting students through the pandemic.
Government of Canada Expands Student Access to Emergency Funding
Modified on April 23, 2020
Changes to CERB will mean more students can access COVID-19 relief money.
Canada Summer Jobs Program Getting a Boost to Help Students
Modified on April 9, 2020
Employers hiring students and young Canadians will get bigger subsidies for more positions.
Student-led Team Develops COVID-19 Heat Map to Help Flatten the Curve
Modified on April 7, 2020
Stuck inside with nothing to do? These students put their skills to good use.
Government of Canada Announces Moratorium on Student Loan Payments
Anyone in repayment will have six months off, interest free.
University of Waterloo Donates Supplies to Help Fight COVID-19
Modified on March 30, 2020
Schools across the region are banding together to support healthcare workers.
Minecraft Education Collection is Now Free Until June 2020
Modified on March 27, 2020
Players can build and explore to take their learning further.
Thank a Nurse with the Canadian Nurses Foundation
Share your support for the brave nurses fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Western University Researchers at Work on COVID-19 Vaccine
A team of experts is working together to push back the novel coronavirus.
Resources
Keeping Your Cool During a Second Wave
Modified on October 1, 2020
The second wave of the coronavirus is here. How can you prevent the spread and protect yourself?
How to Study in Canada During the Pandemic
Modified on July 17, 2020
An international student’s guide to travel, study and work permits, and more.
Entry-Level Jobs in Essential Services
Modified on July 2, 2020
No experience? No problem! There are open roles across the country.
Fall 2020 Plans for Canadian Colleges and Universities
Modified on June 5, 2020
We’ve gathered up the latest info from schools across the country so you’ll be ready for the coming semester.
Finding a Job During COVID-19
Modified on May 18, 2020
Jobs are hard to get right now, but some companies and industries are still hiring.
How to Cut Your Own Hair at Home
Modified on April 23, 2020
Give yourself a DIY haircut while you’re under lockdown.
COVID-19 Resources for Students
Modified on April 20, 2020
Federal and provincial resources to keep yourself and others safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Your Phone is Filthy: Here's How to Clean It
Modified on April 7, 2020
Your phone, mouse and keyboard are havens for germs. Clean them up, cheap and easy.
How to Make a Fabric Face Mask
Modified on March 30, 2020
Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital calls for donations of homemade face masks during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coping with the Coronavirus Pandemic
Modified on March 27, 2020
How to manage stress and anxiety during the new abnormal.
How to Make Your Own WHO-Approved Hand Sanitizer
Modified on March 26, 2020
The WHO has released a comprehensive guide to creating your own hand sanitizer.
College and University COVID-19 Websites
Modified on March 25, 2020
Find the dedicated coronavirus pages for schools in Canada and abroad, right here.
How to Work and Study From Home
Classes cancelled and moving online? COVID-19 is no joke, but neither is your education. Find advice to keep on top of your work.
Looking to study remotely?
