As Aidan Jeffers begins his graduate studies at the University of Toronto, he says he will have to work more hours and possibly rely on food banks due to drastic changes to student financial aid in Ontario — and the resulting debt he expects to rack up.
Jeffers said he’s been working two jobs over the summer as large student loans weigh on his mind. He also plans to work 25 or 30 hours a week during the school year.
“I might have to go to the food bank a couple of times,” said Jeffers, an incoming master’s student in library and information science. “I’ll be working during my master’s instead of completely locking in.”
Earlier this year, Premier Doug Ford’s government announced it would sharply cut student assistance grants, citing…