Select Your Award:* AUSU Computer Bursaries AUSU Emergency Bursaries AUSU Travel Bursaries
Application Instructions AUSU Computer Bursary Application
The Computer Bursary provides free, new, laptops for AU students in need to complete their coursework.
If you also require funding for tuition and personal needs while in school, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program, but must be AUSU members at the time of application. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 6 AU credits. Members may only receive this award once.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and all financial information must be current as of the date the application is submitted. Any applicant that is denied must wait 12 months to reapply.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
A total of 18 Computer Bursaries will be awarded per fiscal year. Computers will be selected and purchased by AUSU and shipped directly to the recipient. AUSU assumes no liability for usage of the computer or computer maintenance once the equipment is received by the member.
Recipients' names are confidential and do not appear in winners' lists. Winners will be required to complete a release form.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please call our office at 1-855-497-7003. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed bursary application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
INCOME TAX: Canada Revenue Agency's Option "C" printout for the year prior to application (not a Notice of Assessment) (see below for more information)
STUDENT LOANS: a federal or provincial student finance Notice of Assessment for the current term (if you receive government student loans)
OTHER INCOME: an EI or Social Assistance Statement for the month of or prior to application (required if applicable)
AUSU Emergency Bursary Application
The Emergency Bursary helps ensure that AUSU members do not lose the chance to complete a course due to financial hardship and unforeseen circumstances. No funds are provided to the student. If the bursary is approved, AUSU will pay AU directly for course extensions, supplemental exams fees or late exam fees.
A maximum of $500 will be provided per student per fiscal year. This bursary covers course extensions, supplemental exam fees, and late exam fees. This bursary does not cover the cost of tuition or course fees.
Please make note of the deadline to submit your application to AU for the supplemental exam(s), course extensions, and late exam fees . In order to ensure that AUSU has enough time to process your Emergency Bursary application before the appropriate AU deadline has passed (as per the links above), please submit this application at least 2 weeks prior to the AU deadline . For applications submitted after the two-week point, we cannot guarantee that a decision will be made in time for you to submit your application to AU for the course extension or supplemental exam, which may result in the application being denied.
If you also require funding for tuition and personal needs while in school, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program, but must be AUSU members at the time of application. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 6 AU credits.
For the purposes of this application, an emergency is defined as an unforeseen situation affecting course completion where the applicant has exhausted all other possible means of support including, but not restricted to, family, friends, employers and other credit-granting institutions.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
Members may apply for this bursary more than once per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) to a maximum of $500 dollars in total. Applications are accepted any time of year.
Funds will be paid directly to the university. Recipients' names are confidential and do not appear in winners lists.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please call our office at 1-855-497-7003. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed bursary application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
INCOME TAX: Canada Revenue Agency's Option "C" printout for the year prior to application (not a Notice of Assessment) (see below for more information)
STUDENT LOANS: a federal or provincial student finance Notice of Assessment for the current term (if you receive government student loans)
OTHER INCOME: an EI or Social Assistance Statement for the month of or prior to application (required if applicable)
AUSU Travel Bursary Application
The Travel Bursary is designed to aid members who must travel to attend conferences, AU convocation, labs or practicums.
If you also require funding for tuition and personal needs while in school, please review our other bursaries . Graduate students should contact the AU Graduate Students' Association by visiting www.augsa.com .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants need not be full-time or admitted to a program, but must be AUSU members at the application deadline. If you are currently enrolled in an open AU undergraduate course, you are an AUSU member. Membership begins on the start date of your course.
Members must demonstrate financial need, have completed at least 6 AU credits and have a GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the most recent 6 AU credits.
Where requirements detailed in this application conflict with AUSU Awards Policy, the awards policy shall prevail. Athabasca University has no jurisdiction over AUSU awards or vice versa.
Award Distribution:
Travel Bursaries are intended to aid members in travelling to attend Athabasca University (AU)
convocation, labs, practicums, on-site courses, or related conferences. Applications are accepted any
time of year and can be submitted prior to travel and up to six (6) months after travel occurred. The
application process will request details of the applicant’s travel needs with anticipated costs and will be
awarded based on this information, up to $1,000 per application per year. A direct deposit of the
bursary will be made to the recipient in order for the recipient to book their own travel arrangements.
Recent members who have taken pan Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate course in the last
twelve (12) months may also be considered for travel to attend the Athabasca University (AU)
convocation with proof of recent graduation from Athabasca University (AU).
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and all financial information must be current as of the date the application is submitted. Any applicant that is denied must wait 12 months to reapply.
A maximum of $1000 will be provided per successful applicant to pay for travel and accommodation. AUSU assumes no responsibility if at the time that the award is granted no seats for travel are available, if travel rates increase due to seasonal fluctuations or for unforeseen reasons, for cancelled or delayed flights, or for emergency accommodations or travel arrangements required due to unforeseen circumstances.
AUSU pays funds directly to the accommodation or travel provider; no funds are payable directly to the student for this bursary. Recipients' names are confidential and do not appear in winners lists.
Application Procedures:
Only completed applications received by the AUSU office will be considered. Incomplete or improperly completed applications will be destroyed upon receipt.
If you require assistance filling out your application, please call our office at 1-855-497-7003. All applications and accompanying documentation will be kept strictly confidential.
All required fields MUST be completed in order to submit your application form. The following information is required:
this fully completed bursary application
the AUSU Declaration of Applicant confirmation
a PDF preview of your AU transcript (instructions below)
INCOME TAX: Canada Revenue Agency's Option "C" printout for the year prior to application (not a Notice of Assessment) (see below for more information)
STUDENT LOANS: a federal or provincial student finance Notice of Assessment for the current term (if you receive government student loans)
OTHER INCOME: an EI or Social Assistance Statement for the month of or prior to application (required if applicable)
A copy of one of the following:
conference description and registration information
lab/practicum confirmation
confirmation of graduation
Proof of travel amount being requested (ie: PDF showing cost of hotel or flight, lease agreement for accommodations, etc.)
Disabled Students or Cases of Dire Need
Athabasca University has a department called "Access to Students with Disabilities" to facilitate the needs of students with challenges arising from permanent or temporary disabilities. If your situation can be attributed, in whole or in part, to a disability or a medical condition (including a learning disability or psychological disorder), you may also wish to check
out the following link: http://asd.athabascau.ca/ .
If you require emergency funds for food or shelter, you may wish to contact your local social services agency or a food bank. Many cities have a crisis center than can provide emergency funding for food, shelter and important bills. You may also be able to negotiate with your student loans program for an early disbursement. Contact ausu@ausu.org for more information.
Privacy and Data Collection
All information requested on this form is collected to aid in processing your application for an AUSU bursary. All information is collected within the guidelines of the Alberta Personal Information and Protection Act . If you have any questions about the AUSU privacy policy or the data requested in these forms, please contact our office at ausu@ausu.org
Contacts
AUSU Main Officeausu@ausu.org
Personal Information Full Name*
First
Last
AU Student ID* (AU student IDs are 7 digits long)
Home Address*
Email Address* Home Phone*
Alternate Phone
Emergency Service Being Requested * This bursary can cover a maximum of $700 toward extensions and supplemental exam request fees. (Check applicable services)
Are you applying for a course extension, supplemental exam, or late exam?* Course Extension* (Click on the "plus" symbol at the end of a row to add another row.)
Supplemental Exam* (Click on the "plus" symbol at the end of a row to add another row.)
Late Exam* (Click on the "plus" symbol at the end of a row to add another row.)
Enrolment and Work Information Name of AU financial aid advisor* (Applicable to students on government funding. We will contact your advisor to let them know funding may be forthcoming. Note that government funded students need university permission to get extensions.)
Have you completed at least 6 AU credits?* Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 AU undergraduate credits (transfer and challenge credits excluded) and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade) over the last 12 AU credits.
Are you employed?* Is your employer paying any part of your tuition?* If yes, explain further under Monthly Resources.
Do you currently have government student loans? (i.e. for the current month and/or any of the upcoming 4 months?)* If yes, include your federal or provincial student finance Notice of Assessment for the current semester/term.
Are you on social assistance (EI or welfare)?* If yes, include your assistance income statement for the current month or the month prior to application.
Monthly Expenses All fields are required, use totals for household .
Rent or mortgage*
Utilities (water, heat, cable, etc.)*
Food / personal care*
Clothing*
Transportation*
Childcare / babysitting*
How many dependents do you have?*
Additional expenses*
Please specify your additional expenses:*
Total Monthly Expenses
Price:
$ 0.00 CAD
Monthly Resources Report all household income.
For student loans, take your total alottment of federal and provincial loans, grants, and bursaries, subtract the amount you paid in tuition for your current courses, and divide the remainder by the total number of months you were funded for (typically 4 or 8). This number is your living allowance per funded month.
Net personal income*
Child support / alimony*
Grants / scholarships*
Other funding (student loans, etc.)* Note: If you list other funding here, please explain in detail what the funding is in the essay section below.
Additional income (CTB, etc.)*
Please specify your additional income*
Total Monthly Resources
Price:
$ 0.00 CAD
Estimated Education Costs (for current semester) Tuition should include the total tuition you will pay for your current semester. If you are paying tuition at another post-secondary institution, please include that tuition cost in your calculation and explain the extra costs in the essay section below.
Number of courses for current semester*
Are you a funded student?* Yes No
Tuition*
Fees*
Books / supplies / instruments*
Total Education Costs
Price:
$ 0.00 CAD
Financial Situation Please explain how receiving this computer bursary would enhance your ability to complete your online education. It is strongly encouraged that you describe how you have been managing to do your AU coursework currently, and outline barriers you are facing that are impeding your ability to complete your coursework or to purchase a laptop on your own. MINIMUM 300 WORDS REQUIRED.* Failure to address the above points or not meeting the minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
Please explain the unforeseen emergency leading to the need to apply for a course extension or supplemental exam. MINIMUM 300 WORDS REQUIRED.* Failure to address the above points or not meeting the minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
Please explain your need for a health insurance plan and what prevented you from being able to obtain a plan through other means (through your employer, privately, etc). Also note steps you have taken in an effort to fund a health plan. MINIMUM 300 WORDS REQUIRED.* Failure to address the above points or not meeting the minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
Please describe the requirement for travel and how you have attempted to fund it. Please provide details of all costs associated with travel. MINIMUM 300 WORDS REQUIRED.* Failure to address the above points or not meeting the minimum word count may result in your application being disqualified.
Supporting Materials Upload Your AU Transcript* Why do we ask for this?
Click here for instructions how to obtain your AU transcript.
Income Tax* Canada Revenue Agency's Option "C" printout (or "Statement of Income") for the year prior to application (not a Notice of Assessment).
Why do we ask for this?
Click here for instructions how to obtain the Option C printout.
Student Loans* Submit a scan or screenshot showing the details of your student loan funding for the current term (such as a "Notice of Assessment" or "Funding Summary"). This file must clearly show your name and the total amount of your funding.
Other Income* Scan and upload your EI or Social Assistance Statement for the current month or the month prior to application. This statement must clearly show your name.
Proof of Health Plan* Scan and upload a copies of either:
a recent confirmation of enrollment in a health care plan and proof of payment; or a current quote of enrollment cost from your provider of choice.
Reason for Travel* Scan and upload a copy of one of the:
conference description and registration information;
lab/practicum confirmation; or confirmation of graduation.
Travel Costs* Scan and upload proof of the travel amount being requested (i.e., cost of hotel or flight, lease agreement for accommodations, etc.) Car rentals are eligible, however, require an original proof of purchase that will be reimbursed by AUSU as part of the travel bursary.
Declaration of Applicant I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU COMPUTER BURSARY, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU EMERGENCY BURSARY, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU HEALTH PLAN BURSARY, and I declare that:
I have read the instructions, and hereby make application for the AUSU TRAVEL BURSARY, and I declare that:
I have answered all questions applicable to me and that all information is true and complete;
I authorize Athabasca University Students’ Union to request and receive information pertaining to my enrollment status at Athabasca University;
I authorize Athabasca University Students’ Union to request and receive information pertaining to my grades in relevant courses;
I agree to release the above personal information to Athabasca University Students’ Union for the sole purpose of determining eligibility in the AUSU Scholarships, Bursaries
and Awards Program;
I understand that all application forms and personal information will be destroyed according to procedures outlined in the AUSU records management policy
* Next Steps
After you click the Submit Application button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Applications will not be processed until the award deadline is reached. For applications requiring financial information, remember to retain a copy of your Option C as you might want to apply for another bursary this year!
If the "Submit Application" button is not visible, it is because you have not completed the required number of AU credits to apply for this bursary.
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