**The GSS will now offer subsidies to eligible single graduate students, using funds from the current Family Subsidy budget, starting in April 2022**
The GSS is proud to continue its Family Subsidy program to assist graduate students. Graduate students in demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply to receive funding. Please note that subsidy amounts vary due to funding. Priority will be given to applicants with dependents under the age of 22 years. The Graduate Council has approved and started a pilot of the Single Student Subsidy program, beginning in April 2022. The program will be revised and may be subjected to updates and/or modifications.
Applications open at the beginning of each semester and are due on the following dates:
Dates for the 2023 Calendar Year:
Spring term
Opening: Thur, Jan 19, 2023 at 4pm
Closing: Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 9am
Summer term
Opening: Mon, May 8, 2023 at 9am
Closing: Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 4pm (extended to Wed, June 21, 2023 at 9:30am)
Fall term
Opening: Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 9am
Closing: Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 4pm
Acceptable External Confirmation documents include: Scholarship Award Letters, TA/RA Contracts, or Paycheque stubs. We cannot accept zero income, you must provide proof of funds.
If you use a CRA Notice of Assessment, it must provide proof of all income/funds. We cannot accept it as a standalone External Confirmation document if it does not provide sufficient proof of your funds.
Notification of results usually occurs within one month of the closing date(s). Applications are accepted after the add/drop deadline for each semester and adjudicated on a rolling basis.
IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY USE BUTTON ABOVE TO APPLY – DO NOT USE BUTTON BELOW TO APPLY.