"The University of Victoria said it has reached out directly to students who have links to Iran to offer support on a case-by-case basis, including special bursary funding and lifting holds on registration related to overdue tuition."
"Queen's University said it's giving some students extensions on winter tuition and fee payments without late penalties, access to emergency bursaries and expanded access to counselling and mental health supports."
"Carleton University said it's giving affected students flexibility on filing admissions documents and exam deferrals, and is reviewing some requests for tuition relief."
"A spokesperson for McGill University says an email about access to academic accommodations and mental health resources has been sent to students from Iran, Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the UAE."
Canadian universities are offering various supports to international students impacted by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The University of Victoria is providing case-by-case assistance, including bursary funding and registration flexibility. Queen's University is granting extensions on tuition payments and expanding mental health resources. Carleton University is allowing exam deferrals and reviewing tuition relief requests. McGill University has communicated academic accommodations and mental health support to students from several affected countries. These measures aim to help students navigate the challenges posed by the conflict.
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