Students applaud the federal government's continued actions on affordable postsecondary education
Students applaud the federal government's continued actions on affordable postsecondary education: OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2024 /CNW/- The federal budget for 2024 was presented today by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. This budget is a clear and intentional step forward in supporting post-secondary students across the country, as well as a direct reflection of many of the concerns raised by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) and the Union étudiante du Québec (UEQ) during their pre-budget advocacy. For the past decade, CASA and the federal government have shared concerns about student finances, resulting in substantial increases in support for low-income students' education, as well as initiatives such as last year's pledge to interest-free federal student loans. Students are especially happy with the extension of the Canada Student Grants from $3000 to $4200 for the fiscal year 2024-2025, the interest-free Canada Student Loans from $210 to $300 per week, ...