Emergency Funding

CapU’s Financial Aid & Awards can help you assess your financial situation. We can advise you about what your options are, and how to apply for emergency bursaries and loans.

Contact us at finaid@capilanou.ca or book an appointment to speak with a Financial Aid Advisor.

Emergency bursaries

If you have a sudden and unexpected financial emergency during your term of study at CapU, and haven't been able to access funding through other sources, you may be eligible for an emergency bursary.

This funding can help cover necessities such as rent, food, and medical fees to provide short-term relief in an urgent situation.

Eat Share Care Fund

This fund has been created to support Capilano University students who face food insecurity and to help students with their health and well-being while studying at CapU. Food insecurity is limited access to or uncertain access to food due to a lack of financial means. If you are a domestic or international student experiencing food insecurity, please contact us at finaid@capilanou.ca for more information on how to access this fund.

Emergency loans

If you’re facing an unexpected delay getting your approved funding from a government student loan program, you may be eligible for an emergency, short-term interest-free loan.

This loan can help you with basic day-to-day needs, and could cover essential student costs like books, supplies, rent, food, etc.

The loan can’t be used to pay outstanding tuition fees.  

Indigenous Emergency Assistance Fund

The BC government has created the Indigenous Emergency Assistance Fund to support Indigenous students who are facing financial barriers.

Please contact Indigenous Student Services for more information.