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It is open to any student of the university or federated colleges, but Khan hopes those with financial need will benefit the most.

“There’s a lot of budget cuts and a lot of funding cuts to students and universities, tuition fees are going up,” said Khan. He said it’s harder now more than every for students financially, and having a service like this can help relieve some of that financial pressure.

The program runs on donations. Khan has received more than 100 suits from Moore’s Clothing Store. For women’s clothing, URSU has partnered with the Career Centre and the Regina chapter of Dress for Success which provides professional attire for women in the community who are going to interviews or starting a new job.

Khan hopes to build up their own supply of women’s clothing, but until then, students looking for women’s attire are asked to visit the Career Centre.

Starting in November, URSU will begin a series of clothing drives and fundraisers to provide for the program, which he runs out of his office. As more and more donations roll in, Khan said the First Nations University has generously offered storage space.

Khan happily recalled the day the first batch of donations came in.

“The first time when we got the delivery of the suits in our office I was so happy. I felt like I won the jackpot,” said Khan. “Our students will love this because there’s a need for it.”

Students who wish to use the service can visit Khan at his office in the students’ union, located on the second floor of the Riddell Centre. Khan is hoping the program will go on for many years to come and perhaps even expand beyond students and help service more of the community. Until then, he is focused on providing a little extra help to students in need.

“I felt so good because it’s something you’re working passionately on and you’re just jumping from one problem to others and then in the end when you see it’s finally launched, it’s a great feeling to have,” said Khan.

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