Funding

Disability Grant Funding Application Information

If you are a student experiencing permanent, persistent, or prolonged disabilities, you may be eligible for government grants. Applications may take 4-8 weeks to process, so apply early! Students assessed as experiencing permanent, persistent, or prolonged disabilities may be eligible for up to $2,800.00 per academic year.

Note: Funding eligibility is determined by eligibility for Canada Student Loans and based on documentation from a licensed professional.

Loan and Grant Application Deadlines - 2024/25 Academic Year:

Deadlines are based on the study period start and end dates listed on your Alberta Student Loan application  (see the deadline for services and equipment grants).

Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities

As a student experiencing a disability, you may require assistive technology such as screen reading or voice-activated software, sign-language interpreters, CART, etc. Learn more about grants available for services and equipment. 

How to Apply for Grants for Students with Disabilities

1. Register with our office and meet with an Access Advisor. They will assess if you might be eligible for grants. They might also refer you to an Assistive Technology Advisor who can assess your eligibility for technology grants. 
2. Complete an Alberta Student Aid application. You must be eligible for a Canada Student Loan to receive grants.
3. Once you have been approved for grants by Alberta Student Aid, you will be automatically assessed for grant eligibility each year you complete a new Student Aid Alberta application.

Student Loan Application Resources

A step-by-step guide to help with Funding Your Education 

You may apply for a Canada Student loan as either a Full-Time or Part-Time student:

• Full-Time (Students taking 9 or more credits per semester during the fall and winter semesters; 6 credits in spring and summer semesters; or students with Full-time Equivalent (FTEQ) status)
  • Alberta Student Aid online application
  • This 5 minute Alberta Student Aid video will explain how to complete a Full-Time loan application
  • Alberta Student Aid application screenshots assist you in this process

• Part-Time (Students taking less than 9 credits per semester during the fall and winter semesters; less than 6 credits during the spring and summer semesters)

• • Alberta Student Aid Part-Time Student information
  • Part-time students must complete the paper part-time application form and follow the instructions on the form to submit.
  • Take or email your completed Part-Time Student Loan applications to MRU Registration and Financial Aid located in A101 (8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri)
  • Let your Access Advisor know via email that you have submitted a Part-Time application to MRU Financial Aid.

If you receive notice of a $0.00 award or ineligibility from Alberta Student Aid, contact the Access Supports Coordinator in Y201 as soon as possible.

Next steps

Ask for deferral of your fees (if necessary)

MRU Registration and Financial Aid (A101) to extend your fee deadline. If fees are not paid on time your class registration will be dropped.

After your Student Aid application is approved

Visit the Alberta Student Aid website to find information about Getting Your Money and Loan Agreements.

Your Canada Student Grant money will not be issued until the Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) form(s) has been processed.

If students cannot access their Alberta Student Aid account, they should contact the Alberta Student Aid Service Centre to arrange to have their correspondence and MSFAAs sent to them.

Who to contact for assistance:

MRU Access Supports Coordinator

• Debbie Mork
• 403.440.8893
• dmork@mtroyal.ca