Information for Students with Disabilities
In addition to institutional scholarships and bursaries, students with a disability may be eligible for additional funding to assist with their unique educational costs.
Government Assistance Programs
Students with a disability may be eligible for provincial and federal government loan/grant funding with reduced course load requirements. To be considered eligible for full time funding through government assistance programs, students with disabilities are required to be registered in 40% (1.0 credit per term) of a full course load, versus the typical 60% (1.5 credit per term) requirement.
For more information about government student loan/grant programs, visit one of the following, depending on your residency;
Government Grant/Bursary Programs
1. Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) / Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities (CSG-PDSE)
- A bursary designed for students with disabilities who have disability-related educational costs for services or equipment
- To be considered eligible for this program, students must meet the following requirements;
- Apply, and be considered eligible for a government assistance program
- Be enrolled in a designated postsecondary institution
- Have a permanent or temporary disability
- Have disability-related educational costs
For more information, or to apply for this program contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.
2. Canada Student Grant for Persons with Permanent Disabilities
- A grant which assists students, who have self-identified as having a permanent disability, with their educational costs
- To be considered eligible, students must apply for, and be approved for full or part time government student aid
Note: To be considered eligible for these opportunities, proof of disability is required. Acceptable documentation includes a recent medical certificate, report or assessment from a qualified practitioner, or documentation proving that you are in receipt of federal/provincial disability assistance.
For information about other awards and funding opportunities visit the Paul Menton Centre.