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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

Thursday, November 12, 2020

OSAP: Received a Grant to Loan Warning Message? Here’s Why

If you received a grant to loan message on your 2020-21 OSAP application, it is because OSAP was unable to verify the income information you provided. To find out what income needs to be... More

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Now Accepting Applications for the Richard Van Loon Scholarship

We are now accepting applications for the Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship. About this award The Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship, valued at $5,000 for the 2020-21 academic year, is awarded annually to an outstanding international student from an African country. The award was endowed in 2005 by friends, family and colleagues in honour... More

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Saving Money on Textbooks

Third year communications and film studies major Keya Shirali shares some tips on how to save money on... More

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Submitting a One Term OSAP Application

There are several reasons you may want to complete a full-time OSAP application for just the fall or just the winter term. Doing so is tricky. Here is how to do... More

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income... More

Friday, March 20, 2020

Coronavirus (COVI-19) Update #2

Due to the recommended public response to COVID-19, the Awards & Financial Aid Office continues to serves the University community but our office is not open to the public for in-person inquiries. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30... More

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