The Campagne Communaut\u00e9 ULaval was launched on April 17, and FSA ULaval Dean Frank Pons was delighted to serve as Co-Chair. In this campaign, Universit\u00e9 Laval employees and retirees are invited to donate in order to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and training of the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For several years, FSA ULaval faculty members and staff have made their mark in philanthropic campaigns with a very high participation rate. Last year, they altogether donated nearly $50,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year once again, FSA ULaval wishes to position itself as a leader in the campaign. The Faculty encourages its community to donate to the Financial Insecurity Fund, which supports students who do not have the financial means to pursue their studies. The many testimonials from individuals who have benefited from the Fund over the years remind us all of the importance of these donations, which change lives and provide people with an opportunity to achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Financial Insecurity Grant<\/p><\/div><\/div>
I quit my job and full-time studies in the winter of 2022 due to burnout. For the first time in my 8 years of post-secondary studies, I had to stop and take a hard look at my life and career goals. I then realized my place was in the CPA profession and, with unbridled motivation, I decided to go back to full-time studies in the fall of 2022. However, given that I was ineligible for financial aid from the Qu\u00e9bec government, I needed financial support to cover my tuition fees for my final year of undergraduate studies.
Now, my studies are going much better. My courses give me great joy, and I’m always happy to see my classmates in the in-person classes. My varied courses in financial accounting, taxation and ethics, among others, remind me every week that I chose the right career for me.
Given the lack of funding to cover my tuition fees, however, I had to take out a loan via a line of credit that I had opened as a precautionary measure. Finding out that my application had been accepted took a huge load off my shoulders, as I knew that I would be able to repay my loan this fall and focus on my exams thanks to your generous donation.
Your financial support will thus contribute to my academic success, and allow me to achieve my career goal of providing unique expertise to Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s accounting profession.<\/p>