Detailed information about the funds and the deadlines is available by clicking on each of the links. 

A requirement common to all fund applications is that you must be a member in good standing of the Local.  This requires you to have signed a membership card.  If you have not done so in the past, please fill out the form available here and attach it to your application.  You do not need to wait for your membership application to be processed before you apply for any of the funds.  You can do so at the same time. 

Financial Assistance Fund

For those members outside of the funded cohort.  The deadline for the 2009/10 academic year has now passed.

Childcare Financial Assistance Fund

To assist those members who pay childcare costs. The deadline for the 2009/10 academic year has now passed.

Fund for International Student Health Expenses

For those members who are international students and pay out of pocket costs for health insurance premiums for themselves and their family members. The deadline for the 2009/10 fund has now passed.

Professional Masters Assistance Fund

Replaces the Tuition Assistance Fund and is for those members enrolled in Professional Masters degree programs where tuition is set a higher than base level. The deadline for the 2009/10 year has now passed.

Wage Equity Defense Fund

To benefit the new cohort of graduate students from whom the wage increases gained in the most recent round of bargaining will not be realized in the same way as existing members will see.  The deadline for the 2009/10 year has now passed.

Post-Doctoral Administrative Fee Offset Fund Application Form
Deadline for applications July 30, 2010