Fanshawe College in London, Ont., is providing financial assistance to students in need amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released Thursday, the college says the Student Emergency Fund has been established with the support of donors and the Fanshawe Student Union. “The fund is set to provide short-term support for financially vulnerable students who have found themselves in unexpected economic need due to the global pandemic,” the statement reads. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Students in need can receive up to $500 in financial assistance.
Funds will be distributed on a first-received basis to students in greatest need, according to the college. Students can apply for access to the