Covid-19 - Financial + Health Info

Frequently Asked Question - Financial

Financial Info

1.1. Will I be getting SFA for the length of my program, or will it be cut off?
1.2. Do I have to pay for rent if I don’t come back to campus but my belongings are still in my residence?
1.3. I am in self-isolation/am sick and on campus but have no money for food, cleaning supplies and my bills? What do I do? Is there any help for me?
1.4. Who is going to pay for the extra trip home?
1.5. What happens to my part-time job at the College? (e.g. librarians)
1.6. If I lose my year/program because of this, will I get a reimbursement on my tuition and fees? Will I get free tuition and fees for next year if I have to repeat?

1.1.	Q:	Will I be getting SFA for the length of my program, or will it be cut off?
A:		SFA will continue as usual for the remainder of your semester. We encourage you to monitor your email for messages from Student Financial Assistance – they will have the most current information. Keep up to date by visiting: https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/services/education-culture-and-employment-covid-19-updates and click on the Student Financial Assistance link.
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1.2.	Q:	Do I have to pay for rent if I don’t come back to campus but my belongings are still in my residence?
A:		No. Your belongings will be safe and locked in your unit until you make arrangements to come to get them. These are unusual times and there is no hurry to get them right now. Contact your residence staff to make arrangements.
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1.3.	Q:	I am in self-isolation/am sick and on campus but have no money for food, cleaning supplies and my bills? What do I do? Is there any help for me?
A:		Contact your residence staff who will work with the Campus Director to support your needs.
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1.4.	Q:	Who is going to pay for the extra trip home?
A:		Student Financial Assistance is continuing as usual. Keep up to date by visiting: https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/services/education-culture-and-employment-covid-19-updates and click on the Student Financial Assistance link.
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1.5.	Q:	What happens to my part-time job at the College? (e.g. librarians)
A:		The campus is closed and there is no work at the library.
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1.6.	Q:	If I lose my year/program because of this, will I get a reimbursement on my tuition and fees? Will I get free tuition and fees for next year if I have to repeat?
A:		Decisions are still being made around programming. Your instructor will contact you by the end of the day March 27. Please keep checking for emails from your instructor and follow all of the directions in the email.
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Health + Safety

1.1. What is the current status of COVID-19 on campus?
1.2. What will you do if someone who is working/living at Aurora College gets COVID-19?

1.1.	Q:	What is the current status of COVID-19 on campus?
A:		In an effort to keep this information current, it is important to get the most up-to-date information from the proper source. You can keep informed of health issues around COVID-19 by visiting: www.hss.gov.nt.ca regularly and monitor your email.
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1.2.	Q:	What will you do if someone who is working/living at Aurora College gets COVID-19?
A:		We have a plan in place and will react to support the health and well-being of students. Keep informed of health issues around COVID-19 by visiting www.hss.gov.nt.ca regularly
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