1. Financial Challenges related to Housing (Living Expenses): Financial support for housing-related expenses, including rent, utilities, and essential living costs, for individuals facing financial hardship.

• If applying under this category, please provide a copy of your rental contract(s) and any other relevant documentation or receipts that show your unexpected expenses.

2. Financial Challenges related to Medical/Dental: Financial support for healthcare services and prescribed medications not covered under the Medical Services Plan (MSP), Pharmacare, or the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan. This assistance is intended to help individuals access essential physical and mental health care, dental care, and necessary treatments that would otherwise be financially prohibitive.

• If applying under this category, please provide any relevant documentation or receipt that shows your unexpected expenses.

3. Financial Challenges related to Emergency Issues, Crisis and/or Displacement: Support for individuals affected by crises, including but not limited to armed conflicts, civil unrest, political instability, gang violence, war, natural disasters, and environmental emergencies. Assistance addresses both emotional and mental distress, as well as financial insecurity.

• If applying under this category, please provide, if available, documentation supporting your circumstances. This may include a passport confirming ties to a country experiencing war or unrest, proof of refugee status in Canada, or other relevant documents demonstrating your situation.
• If you send a passport photocopy, please redact all information except your picture, full name and country of origin.

Please let us know why you are seeking financial support. To help us better understand your circumstances and to expedite your request, kindly provide detailed responses to the following questions:

Please upload, as a merged PDF file, all necessary documentation and additional information.

This includes:

• Proof of Enrollment Letter

• Any relevant proof documentation

Confidentiality & Data Protection

• Your personal information will be stored securely and used only for adjudication purposes.

• Providing this information will not affect your student status in Canada.

• Only the name, picture, and country of origin from passports will be required; all other details may be redacted.

What to expect next

• Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by GSS Financial Aid Adjudication Panel.

• You will receive a decision via the email address you provided within four (4) weeks.

• We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process.

• If you have questions or require assistance, please contact gfsa@gss.ubc.ca