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When Algonquin College Board of Governor’s member, Audrey Lawrence, was a young woman attending teachers’ college, she received a bursary that changed her life. Now, she is returning that long ago favour by establishing a new bursary in her own name.

The Audrey Lawrence AC Online Bursary, which will be awarded to full-time and part-time learners in financial need, is being established thanks to a generous gift of over $15,000 from Lawrence. The bursary, which was announced this week, is one of the first of its kind in Ontario.

The Audrey Lawrence AC Online Bursary represents five separate bursaries. Two $6,000 bursaries will benefit full-time learners, with one preferably directed toward an Indigenous student. Three $1,000 bursaries will also be awarded to part-time students. Continue reading →

This week is Global Volunteer Week, a week where we examine the different ways that we can help give back to the community. Support is needed now more than ever, and Algonquin College is always looking for different ways that we can lend a hand within the City. Algonquin College has partnered with Kind Village Inc. to launch Project In-Kind: Campus Edition in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and local communities experiencing the impacts of COVID-19.

Together, the partners will activate 20,000+ students, staff, and faculty across Algonquin College’s campuses and support over 500 charities and non-profit organizations in an experiential learning and community support effort. Continue reading →

Many post-secondary students are filing a tax return for the first time this year. Our friends at Canada Revenue Agency have put together some simple tips that can help you maximize your returns, and make filing your taxes a breeze!

Why students should file their taxes
Filing often leads to extra cash in the bank. Even if you’re not making much money, chances are you’re eligible for some benefits and credits.

Did you know that most of the money you spend on tuition may be used to claim a tax credit? The credit is non-refundable, meaning it will reduce your federal tax up to the amount of tax owing.

Even if you didn’t make enough money last year to need the credit, you can carry it forward to after university, saving you money later when you owe tax on your income. You can also transfer it to your family or partner to help them reduce their tax owing. Continue reading →