The importance of student budgeting
By Marissa Cuddy
Tag: Financial Aid
Delayed bursary causes outrage
BY ALEX RIESE The student access guarantee issued by the Government of Ontario helps about 1,000 Conestoga students with the strenuous financial demands of everyday life. Unfortunately, that relief may be delayed this school year. The guarantee, generally issued at the end of November, still hadn’t been released to students, as of Spoke’s December press time. In addition, before this year the guarantee had always been distributed directly to students. … Continued
Student-parents face challenges
By Nicole Nemeth Being a student is difficult enough without the added responsibilities of being a parent. Fortunately for Conestoga College students there are a ton of services to help them achieve success. Different services include counselling, health services, financial aid and daycare, all of which are on Conestoga’s main campus in Kitchener. Krystle McGuire knows all too well how difficult it can be raising a family and attending college. … Continued
Ease financial stress on you and your wallet
By COLE FROUDE Going to college can have its fair share of financial stress, but Conestoga College has plenty of ways to give you and your wallet some breathing room through bursaries and awards. “We have many awards and bursaries to give out ranging from program specific awards to entrance awards,” said Student Awards officer Joanne Buchholzer. Students can make an appointment in the Student Client Services Building, located across … Continued
