Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities
As a student experiencing a disability, you may be eligible for grant funding to cover the cost of assistive technology.
Note: Funding eligibility is determined by eligibility for Canada Student Loans and based on documentation from a licensed professional.
- Students may be eligible for up to $20,000 per school year for the Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities. This grant covers exceptional education-related costs associated with a student's disability.
- Examples of assistive technology include computers with screen reading software (e.g. Read&Write, JAWS or ZoomText), voice-activated software (e.g. Dragon Naturally Speaking), or audio recording devices (e.g. Livescribe Pen).
| Academic Term 2024/2025 | Start Date | End Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole academic year | Sept. 5, 2024 | Apr. 20, 2025 | Jan. 17, 2025 |
| Full-time or Part-time Fall 2024 semester only | Sept. 5, 2024 | Dec. 23, 2024 | Nov. 20, 2024 |
| Full-time or Part-time Winter 2025 semester only | Jan. 7, 2025 | Apr. 23, 2025 | Mar. 19, 2025 |
| Full-time or Part-time Spring 2025 semester only | May 5, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| Full-time or Part-time Summer 2025 semester only | July 2, 2025 | Aug. 19, 2025 | June 28, 2025 |
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