Alberta Grant for Students with Disabilities
The Alberta Grant for Students with Disabilities provides funding for essential education-related services and equipment to help students with disabilities succeed in their post-secondary studies.
Funder: Alberta Student Aid
Due Dates: Rolling (Apply any time during eligible study period)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per year, based on demonstrated need and eligible costs; amount cannot exceed cost of required services/equipment.
Summary: Provides financial assistance to Alberta students with disabilities for education-related services and equipment needed for their studies.
Key Information: Assessed automatically with the full-time Student Aid application; no separate application required.
Description
The Alberta Grant for Students with Disabilities offers up to $3,000 per year to eligible Alberta residents enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies who have a documented permanent, persistent, or prolonged disability. The grant is intended to help cover education-related services and equipment that are necessary for academic participation and success, particularly when these costs are not covered by federal disability grants. The funding is based on demonstrated financial need and the actual costs of required supports.
