Exec Corner: The FSU has extra cash for you!

So are you looking for some extra cash to help you get through the rest of the semester? Well do I have some opportunities for you. There is an unbelievable amount of money available to students here at Fanshawe through bursaries and awards. There of course is a catch….you must qualify. First off, information on all of the awards and bursaries available at Fanshawe can be found at: http://www.fanshawec.ca/awards/default.asp.

Here you will find detailed information on each opportunity. It is important to keep in mind that there are deadlines. The deadline for all of the college wide award applications is the last Friday in February. Make sure you check the website to see which awards you are eligible for and then take a walk over to F3001 to pick up the applications. You can apply for up to three awards but win only one. My suggestions…go for the gold and fill out three if you're eligible. Not only is there often a dollar amount attached to these awards but there is a great sense of recognition for all of your hard work.

Despite rumours, not all of the awards require really high grades. There are many awards that take community involvement etc. into consideration. If you do not qualify for any awards there is still an opportunity to receive a bursary. These are available to students in financial need who are short of being able to cover their costs for the rest of the term. These applications can be picked up at the Financial Aid office in E2020, the Student Union office in SC2001 or printed off at: http://www.fanshawec.ca/financial/bursary.pdf.

There is help available to assist you in filling out any of these forms. You can either come to the Student Union Office or visit the Financial Marketing Team who has a table set up between 10-3 in the lower level of the Student Centre. If you have any questions or need any assistance please feel free to contact me at 519.452.4109 ext.6304 or fsufinance@fanshawec.ca. I hope you all prosper!