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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

How will a notation of SAT impact undergraduate scholarships and Deans’ Honour List awards?

The Carleton University Senate has approved the use of flexible, compassionate grading options for undergraduate students in the Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 terms. For scholarship assessment this... More

Friday, June 18, 2021

Apply Now: Humphrey Law Bursary for Indigenous Students in Business

The Awards and Financial Aid Office would like to highlight a bursary opportunity for first year students, namely the Humphrey Law Bursary for Indigenous Students in Business. The Humphrey Law Bursary for Indigenous Students in Business is awarded annually to an Indigenous student in demonstrated financial need who is entering any program of study... More

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Don’t Panic: Here’s Why the NSLSC Sent You an End of Study Period Notice

So you're wrapping up the term, working fervently on term papers and studying for exams. You take a break and check your mail to see that the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) has sent you a letter advising you that your study period ends as April comes to an end. Also in the... More

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Summer 2021: Applying for Full-Time OSAP

Students can now select the 2021 Summer study period when completing an OSAP application for full-time students on the OSAP application web portal. Eligibility requirements and application instructions follow. The application deadline is June 26,... More

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Are You Ready for Tax Season?

It’s that time of year again – time to file your income tax and benefit return for 2020. The Ontario Ministry of Finance is sharing personal income tax resources with post-secondary institutions to help promote tax literacy among students and other first-time... More

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

University Holiday Closure 2020-21

Over this year’s holiday season, Carleton University will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 through Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 inclusive. As such, the Awards and Financial Aid Office is closed from 4:30pm on December 23, 2020 to 8:30am on January 6, 2021. We reopen at 8:30am on January 6,... More

Friday, November 27, 2020

Overcoming Financial Uncertainty During A Pandemic

Once you start managing your personal finances independently, you may notice some emotional responses in relation to money. Managing money under 'normal' circumstances is already overwhelming as a beginner, what more during a pandemic. Learn more about how to navigate your emotional relationship to money during this difficult... More

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Tips For Managing A Student Budget During A Pandemic

Managing a student budget is challenging in its own ways. One of the main challenges being the uncertain and unstable nature of student life and work. Given that we are in the midst of a pandemic, this nature is only worsened by other factors. However, there are strategies you can use to adjust to... More

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Four Money Podcasts You Should Be Tuning In To

1. So Money Hosted by Farnoosh Torabi, So Money is a multi-award winning finance podcast with over a thousand episodes to date. Personal finances beginners will find this podcast helpful in learning about basic concepts such as budgeting, saving, debt, and investment. Farnoosh's story is a familiar one that follows a young adult in... More

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Let’s Talk Personal Finances: The CU Money Blog

It can be overwhelming when personal finance blogs use terminology and concepts you are not familiar with. You may also find that many financial literacy resources are not relevant to you as a student. Consequently, The Awards Office aims to provide you with an accessible, digestible source of personal finance advice, tips and resources.... More

Monday, November 23, 2020

Four Budget Tracking Apps for Students and New Graduates

Are you tired of downloading budgeting templates from personal finance YouTube channels and blogs that you don't use? Do you struggle to maintain or keep up with your budget as a student? As a student, it may be overwhelming to manage your money independently for the first time. As a new graduate, you may... More

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Financial Literacy Week 2020: November 23-27

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. As such, Carleton's Awards Office is presenting a Financial Literacy Week, where we will share relevant blog content and online resources. Financial Literacy Week will run next week, from November 23 to 27. What Can You Expect? All of next week, you can expect to see engaging... More

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