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U of A SU VP elected student spokesperson |
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May 15, 2008 at 11:05 AM |
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 Edmonton, AB – Beverly Eastham, a recent graduate of the University of Alberta, has been elected as chair of the Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS), representing 70,000 students from Alberta’s universities. Having just been elected VP External of the U of A Students’ Union, Eastham is no stranger to elections or having big ideas about Alberta’s post-secondary education system and doing what is necessary to make those ideas happen.
“It is a critical time for Alberta’s universities and students,” said Eastham. “We have made progress but we have a long way to go to meet the goals of an affordable, accessible and high quality education system and we need to make post-secondary education an issue in the province. This is not something that can be accomplished alone and we have a great team of student leaders in Alberta to work towards this goal together.” |
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Student affordability improved by investment in aid |
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Apr 29, 2008 at 02:36 PM |
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 Edmonton, AB – The Government of Alberta announced changes to the Alberta Student Financial Aid system for the upcoming academic year that will make it easier for many students to attend university and college in September.
“These are some fantastic changes that we’ve been looking for the government to implement for some time,” said Mike Selnes, chair of the Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS). “This is a significant step and we are looking forward to continuing to work with the government to improve accessibility and affordability.”
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Provincial budget reduces interest rates and increases scholarships, but avoids housing and tuition |
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Apr 22, 2008 at 03:30 PM |
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 Edmonton, AB – Students are pleased to see several new expenditures on post secondary education as part of the new provincial budget, including the reduction of interest rates on student loans, the creation of new spaces, and the infusion of new money into scholarships for undergraduate students.
“We are happy to see the government follow up on its election promise to cut the interest rate on student loans” said Mike Selnes chair of the Council of Alberta University Students and U of C VP External. “This reduction, in concert with the increase in scholarship funding, will help to lower the proportion of students that are burdened by excessive debt upon graduation.”
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