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Canada Student Grant for Special Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities

Canada Student Grants

The Canada Student Loans Program includes seven grants which are available to eligible students. Student loan application forms must be completed along with a grant application (some grants (as indicated) do not require separate applications).

Students with Disabilities

If a student has a permanent disability, which limits their physical or mental ability to perform the daily activities necessary to participate fully in post-secondary studies or in the labour force, they may wish to inquire about special programs available to assist in their studies. If a student's disability prevents them from studying full-time, they may be eligible for full-time loan assistance at a reduced course load (between 40% and 59% of a full course load).

Special Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities


Type of assistance: Federally funded grant to cover exceptional education related costs that are not normally considered in the student loan assessment (i.e. equipment and services).

Maximum assistance: Up to $8,000 a year for the duration of a student's program.

To be eligible a student must apply and qualify for a full-time or part-time student loan.

Documentation Required:
  • Medical documentation for a medical disability.
  • Learning assessment for a learning disability.
  • Verification from a qualified person (i.e. a Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) case worker; an official at a centre for students with disabilities; a guidance counsellor or financial aid administrator at the post-secondary institution a student is attending) outlining how they would benefit from the equipment or services as it relates to their disability.

Application for Canada Student Grant for Special Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities


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