Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)

This will provide a benefit of $1,250 or a month for up to four months for students.

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Eligibility

• You did not apply for Canada Emergency Response Benefit

• You are either a Canadian citizen, registered Indian, permanent resident or protected person

• One of the following apply to you:

  • You are enrolled in a post-secondary educational program that leads to a degree, diploma, certificate or;

  • You completed or ended post secondary studies in December 2019 or later or;​

  • You completed or expect to complete high school or received, high school equivalency in 2020 and have applied for a post-secondary educational program that starts before February 1, 2021

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How to Apply:

• Online Application - Click for application instructions

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Please note that the above eligibility list is not exhaustive. It is advised that you either go to this link  for any further questions related to your eligibility. We also welcome any questions via email. We will be unable to answer any questions via phone-calls.