Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities
This grant helps Alberta post-secondary students with disabilities pay for essential education-related services, equipment, and assessments so they can fully participate in their studies.
Funder: Alberta Student Aid
Due Dates: July 31, 2027 (end of 2026–27 school year) | Annually: August 1 – July 31
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per year for services/equipment; up to $3,500 for disability assessments/medical documentation, based on assessed need.
Summary: Supports students with disabilities by covering costs for necessary education-related services and equipment to enable participation in post-secondary studies.
Key Information: No separate application—assessed automatically with full-time Student Aid application; receipts required for awarded funds.
Description
This grant provides financial support to students with disabilities for the costs of services and equipment required to participate in post-secondary education. Eligible expenses include specialized equipment, assistive technology, services addressing disability-related educational needs, and costs for required disability assessments or medical documentation. The grant is administered by Alberta Student Aid in partnership with the federal Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and is available to both full-time and part-time students who meet the eligibility criteria.
