External Financial Assistance

TDSA's bursary resources are intended to provide immediate, short-term relief. Here are some additional monetary resources we hope you find useful, including those available through Trent University itself. If you are distressed and do not know where to start, one way is finding someone to talk to. Those of us at the TDSA and at Trent Durham staff are familiar with the resources you have a right to as a student and contacting TDSA administration, Trent counseling, advisors, the financial aid office, etc. are there to help you find navigate this (complicated) network of Trent resources.

​Not sure what you're looking for? Email admin@mytdsa.ca or get in touch with an executive.

Contact Trent Financial Aid (OSAP, Scholarships and Bursaries)
Email: financialaid@trentu.ca
Email: scholarships@trentu.ca

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Trent University

The university has a number of scholarships, grants, and bursary programs available. Please also see the Finance tab on your mytrent portal.
If you are having difficulties with housing related costs (rent, bills, etc.) please contact nicolesullivan@trentu.ca inquiring about the Off Campus Housing Emergency Bursary. https://www.trentu.ca/housing/off-campus-housing

Trent financial assistance for indigenous students

First Peoples' House of Learning also has student financing opportunities.

Foster Children Bursary Program

​Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 in support of foster children to help them attend post-secondary schools and to offer a hand up as they make their way forward in life.

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Ontario Disability Support Program

Here are links to resources to find active food banks and the services they provide:

Feed the need durham, active banks

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211 Central

Chalmers is an AI that can help you navigate the food, clothing, and shelter options in various regions around Ontario.
211 Central services Most of Southern Ontario. Search topics include and are not limited to, food, shelter, mental health/addiction, community programs, income support, family services, and more.