Emergency Financial Assistance (Office of the Registrar)

You may be eligible for an emergency loan or other funding resources if you've experienced an unexpected emergency expense or extenuating circumstances that you couldn't have planned for. 

Emergency Financial Assistance (Registrar)

Emergency Bursaries (Graduate Students' Association)

We understand and respect that asking for financial help can be difficult. Personal information provided in applications is kept confidential, and only disclosed for processing payment. No information is shared with applicant's departments. 

Bursaries and Emergency Bursaries (GSA)

Being food secure means having reliable, stable, permanent and affordable access to a sufficient quantity of nutritious food. In 2021, Maclean’s reported that approximately 40 per cent of post-secondary students in Canada are food insecure – so, if you find yourself in this position, you’re not alone. From grocery cards, to affordable markets, to the foodbank, there are many options for support in feeding you and your family. 

Food Security Options

Rent Assistance from the Government of Alberta

The Rent Supplement Program provides a subsidy to help make rental accommodation more affordable for individuals and families. 

Rent Assistance Program

Resources about Renting for International Students

There are lots of accommodation options for international students, both on-campus and around Calgary, though rent is currently very high in Calgary. 

Housing Guide from International Student Services (ISS)

Short-Term Accommodations 

There are a few options for temporary housing, depending on factors such as your budget, convenience/distance to campus or the airport, and comfort level with sharing spaces (private or shared accommodation). We recommend you reserve a temporary accommodation before you arrive in Calgary, as there can be high volume at start of fall term (from late August to early September). 

Arranging Short-term Housing

Mental Health Services on Campus

Seeking mental health support and improving your understanding of mental health can have a positive impact on your wellbeing, and help you succeed on your academic journey.  

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Resources (Updated 2021)

A list of both on-campus and off-campus counselling support resources. 

Mental Health Resources List (Updated 2021)

Wellness Self Check-in

Use this tool to identify your current wellness behaviours, as well as new behaviours you might like to incorporate into your life. Rate the following areas according to how well/often you engage in each behaviour. 

Access the Wellness Self Check-in

Campus Mental Health Strategy

The university is striving to build a clear mental health strategy to support all in our community. 

Learn about the Campus Mental Health Strategy

Health and Dental Plan from the Graduate Students' Association

The Graduate Students' Association provides students with extended health and dental coverage on top of the provincial healthcare benefits. Explore your Health and Dental Plan and take advantage of the coverage available to you!

Explore your Health and Dental Plan

Student Wellness Services 

Student Wellness Services is your on-campus resource for health and wellness support, with a wide range of service options. Visit us for medical and mental health care, as well as chiropractic and massage appointments with our team of professionals. 

Visit Student Wellness Services

International Student Services

International Student Services (ISS) provides advice and programs to support all international students as they adjust to their UCalgary studies and life in Canada.

Visit International Student Services

Life at UCalgary (International Student Services)

International Student Services recognizes the unique experience of International Students, and aims to provide UCalgary International Students with programs and events which directly relates to those unique needs. 

Explore Life at UCalgary