The Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC) strives to aid students in all aspects of their life, while studying at George Brown College. As the cost of living rises in the country, we understand the struggle students are facing as they work to figure out ways to pay for necessities, in addition to the price of tuition and other academic-related costs.
Travelling to campus each week is a necessary burden which students must bear, and the costs of transit may make some students choose between classes, and other things in their life. To help offset the monthly costs of using transit, SAGBC’s PRESTO Loads program will return to assist students who travel to classes during the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 terms.
In addition to helping students with the immediate cost of transit, the SAGBC hopes to learn more about the students’ transportation needs and struggles to thoroughly analyze the possible long-term options and solutions. This will be done via research gathered and feedback from students who participate in the program over the next two semesters.
Eligible students can receive a PRESTO Load valued at $25 with the ability to obtain Presto Loads twice over a term. Students enrolled during the Fall 2024 semester (September to December 2024), are eligible to get two PRESTO Loads over the course of each term (total $50 per semester).
The SAGBC would like to recognize the following Board members for their efforts to implement the Presto Loads program for the students of George Brown College through their participation in the 2023/2024 Ad-hoc Committee.
- Max Davidson, former Acting Director of Communications & Internal and Health Sciences Educational Centre Representative,
- Barichisu Osman Abugbila, Community Services and Early Childhood Educational Centre Representative.
- Muhammad Usman, Director of Education & Equity.
The program opens for Fall registration on Sept. 9, 2024, where eligible students can request their Presto Loads:Â https://forms.office.com/r/XmSXdkFi1e.The first round of registration will close Sept. 20, and selected students will receive an email notifying them of their voucher receipt.
Additional rounds will be open for registration on the following dates:
- September 30 to October 11
- October 28 to November 8
To learn more about the registration opening dates check our social media accounts IG- @SAGBC and @gbcsafewalk.