The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides financial support to post-secondary students,and recent post-secondary and high school graduates who are unable to find work due to COVID-19.

This benefit is for students who do not qualify for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) or Employment Insurance (EI).

From May to August 2020,the CESB provides a payment to eligible students of:

$1,250 - For each 4-week period
$2,000 - For each 4-week period,if you have dependants or a disability