Lethbridge post-secondary schools trying to help students financially [Video]

LETHBRIDGE, ALTA. –

Lethbridge post-secondary schools are trying to help out students feeling the financial pinch, as a new survey reveals a quarter of Canadian students have thought about dropping out due to increasing costs.

Education savings and planning company Embark released a survey of more than 1,000 Canadian post-secondary students asking how they were dealing with rising costs.

Results showed that 26 per cent of students have considered leaving school.

“It is a tough time for students right now. They’re feeling a little overwhelmed with the financial obligations as it relates to post-secondary education,” said Krista Vriend, the vice president of marketing and communications for Embark.

The University of Lethbridge (U of L) says it’s had to get creative to find the best ways to help support its students.

“We’re always looking to create new bursaries, scholarships and awards. New opportunities are being announced every day,” said Kathleen Massey, the U of …