CERB: PhD and MA students in Canada

[elodie]

Hi everyone,

I am writing this post to get some insight on how MA/PhD students in Canada are feeling/thinking about applying to either the regular CERB or potentially the student CERB for this summer. Presumably if you had a TA-ship or RA position that ended in April, you likely meet the 5k earnings threshold, and if you don't have full time summer employment, you would maybe be eligible for the regular CERB  14 days following your last day worked, since CERB doesn't consider your educational status (as far as I know, grad student eligibility is still confusing/unclear and developing).

Are you thinking of applying to CERB/ student CERB, why/why not?

Please be kind. This thread is not for judgement or for shaming. Many grad students struggle over summer months and this can be uncomfortable to discuss with peers.

So here is a thread for people to discuss/ share/ vent/ offer resource guidance. 

Edited April 25, 2020 by elodie