Description

These grants help students with permanent disabilities cover education-related costs, including tuition, services, and assistive equipment.

Benefit Amount

• Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities (CSG-D): Up to $2,800/year 1.
• Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment (CSG-DSE): Up to $20,000/year.
• Alberta Grant for Students with Disabilities (GFD): Additional provincial funding (amount varies based on need and documentation

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a resident of Alberta.
• Have a documented permanent disability.
• Be enrolled in a designated post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Submit a Schedule 4 form with your Alberta Student Aid application.

Application Process

• Apply through Alberta Student Aid.
• Submit the Schedule 4 form, reviewed and signed by an Accessibility Advisor at your school.
• Include documentation such as a Disability Verification Form or psycho-educational assessment.
• Upload all documents via your Alberta Student Aid account.

• If denied, you can appeal by submitting additional documentation or clarification.
• Contact Alberta Student Aid or your school’s Accessibility Services for help with the appeal process.