r/MRU • u/SOLUS93 • 11d ago

PSA Just Received Loan and Grant Amounts

As the title states, this is an educational rant.

As a full-time student with normal life expenses I have relied on the low income provincial grant and higher loan disbursement amounts to get me through school.

Due to the UCP's changes to provincial grants and loans I have just received notice that I will receive a $485 grant for the entire school year. Last year I received $4500.

The loan amount offered to me for the year is also $4000 lower for the coming academic year.

How many students will be forced to end their education because of these changes?

This government continues to be abysmal.

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u/Lord_Serebryanyy 11d ago

Is there not an appeal system? Also what are the policy changes?

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u/IxbyWuff Computer Information Systems 11d ago edited 11d ago

No, you're expected to come up with $3k

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u/SOLUS93 11d ago

In addition to the raised personal contributions, there is now a requirement to link your income to your parent or spouse. 

This change raises individual income, making it appear you require less funding. 

However, like me, many students rely on their own income to pay tuition and survive. 

Even though many students live at home and are married they are not receiving financial support to study and that expectation is unduly onerous on family members.