Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Disabilities
The application forms are available below for download, or you can call to have an application sent to you, 424-0399 in Halifax or 1-800-285-1197toll-free in Nova Scotia; or you can pick one up at your college or university campus disability services office.
To be eligible to apply for this grant, you need
- to have applied for a Canada/Nova Scotia Student Loan
- to have submitted your completed medical assessment form
- to have received notification that you have met the disability criteria
- to be eligible for at least $1 of student loan through the Nova Scotia Student Assistance Office
This grant will not affect the amount of money you may receive from student loans, because it is a separate grant offered by the federal government and available in every province in Canada.
No. This grant does not have to be repaid. However, the grant is considered taxable income, and a T4A form will be issued to you. Receipts for goods and/or services must be submitted.
The maximum grant is $8,000 per year.
This grant covers academic accommodations such as tutoring, note taking, adaptive software, attendant care, ASL interpreting services, etc. This grant will not cover tuition, books, or any other costs that are not directly related to reducing barriers associated with your disability. Once you have submitted your application, the Canada Study Grant Coordinator will notify you about what funding you may qualify for.
