Enrolment Service Advisors coordinate with the Centre for Accessibility to help students with disabilities manage their financial challenges. If you are a student with a disability, you may be eligible for all standard programs, but there is additional information you need to know.
Student loans for students with disabilities
Both the federal and provincial governments have special programs administered through the student loan agencies. These programs support eligible students with disabilities and include non-repayable grants to help with living expenses, as well as funding for specialized educational equipment and services.
Find more information about these programs through the Centre for Accessibility or by StudentAid BC’s list of programs.
Disability Programs application
British Columbia residents
BC residents who are student loan-approved and have a permanent disability or persistent or prolonged c disability are encouraged to submit a Disability Programs Application to StudentAid BC. Once approved, you may be eligible for additional grants and additional financial support for services and equipment. You may also be approved for studying at 40% of a full course load.
If you are taking less than 40% of a full course load, you can apply for grant funding through the StudentAid BC Part-Time Studies application.
Students outside of BC
For government student loans for students with permanent disability or persistent or prolonged disability, the application process is different in each province. Contact your home province loan provider to ensure that you are submitting the correct information and forms. See information about loans for students from other provinces.
Awards for students with a disability
Awards in the form of scholarships and bursaries are available for students with disabilities. Each award has different values and eligibility requirements. You must register with the Centre for Accessibility to be eligible.
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