Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment - Students with Disabilities
Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment - Students with Disabilities supports students with disabilities by funding required services, equipment, and assessments for their education.
Funder: Alberta Student Aid
Due Dates: No grant-specific application deadline stated | End of study period (receipts due) | July 31, 2029 (international institution transition ends)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per loan year for services and equipment; required assessments or medical documentation may be covered up to $3,500
Summary: Federal support for exceptional disability-related educational services and equipment for students with permanent, persistent, or prolonged disabilities.
Key Information: An authorized official must approve Schedule 4, with requested costs and supporting quotes or estimates.
Description
The Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities is a federal grant available through Alberta Student Aid. It supports exceptional education-related costs associated with a documented permanent disability or a persistent or prolonged disability. Funding is intended for services and equipment needed for the student’s education and may also cover required disability assessments or medical documentation.
Although listed among full-time student grants, the program also supports part-time students who meet Canada’s part-time eligibility criteria. Alberta Student Aid assesses funding using application information and the policies of the Alberta and Canadian governments. The award is limited to the costs of required services and equipment, and recipients must document how the funding was used during their study period.
