The Faculty of Information Emergency Grant program is to assist currently registered Faculty of Information students who encountered an unanticipated, urgent, and/or serious need. It is not considered as regular financial aid (e.g. OSAP or other government financial aid aimed to assist with tuition fees), or a source of routine/long-term funding. It is intended to bridge a temporary emergency lack of funds. Students are required to describe the unanticipated situation (e.g. sudden medical expense or the unexpected loss of income due to reduced work hours etc.), they have encountered that resulted in their being in serious financial need (e.g. unable to pay rent, living expenses, or food). A student’s inability to budget or find employment is not considered grounds for receiving a Faculty of Information Emergency Grant. The student will need to demonstrate the requested grant is urgent. The student must indicate what resources have been sought and what the outcome has been. Faculty of Information Grants are not awarded in order for students to pay another outstanding debt to the University, such as tuition or library fines.

These grants are of varying amounts based on need.

Students interested in applying for this grant will find the application at: Faculty of Information Grant Application (office.com)

Once the application has been submitted, and the student has met with an advisor, they will be notified via email.

Awards.ischool@utoronto.ca