Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) – Closed
Status: Closed
The CESB closed to retroactive applications on September 30, 2020. You can no longer apply for this benefit.
The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provided financial support to post-secondary students, and recent post-secondary and high school graduates who were unable to find work due to COVID-19.
Applicants received $1,250 for a 4-week period for a maximum of 16 weeks, between May 10 and August 29, 2020.
Applicants could also get an extra $750 (total benefit amount of $2,000) for each 4-week period, if they had a disability or dependants.
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