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Education Funding for People with Disabilities

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada

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Service Description

Education funding for people with disabilities including:

Grants for students with permanent disabilities
Financial assistance for students with a permanent disability enrolled at a designated post-secondary institution.

Grant for services and equipment for students with permanent disabilities
A grant towards tuition, textbook, and accommodation costs for eligible students with a permanent disability.

Canada student loans program – severe permanent disability benefit
How a borrower can have student loans forgiven if they have a severe and permanent disability preventing them them from pursuing further post-secondary education and from working.

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Eligibility

Must:
- apply and qualify for a Canada Student Loan
- be enrolled full-time or part-time in a program (minimum 32 weeks) at a designated post-secondary institution
- meet the criteria for students with permanent disabilities (you must be able to provide proof of your disability in the form of a medical certificate, a psycho-educational assessment, or documentation providing receipt of federal or provincial disability assistance, as outlined in the Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations)
- provide a written document from a qualified person confirming that you are in need of exceptional education-related services or equipment
- show in writing the exact cost of the equipment and services you need.

Application Process

Each grant or loan require separate applications.

Documents Required

- Proof of your disability in the form of a medical certificate, a psycho-educational assessment, or documentation proving receipt of federal or provincial disability assistance, as outlined in the Canada Student Financial Assistance Regulations
-A written document from a qualified person confirming that you are in need of exceptional education-related services or equipment
-A document showing in writing the exact cost of the equipment and services.

Fees

None

National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC): 1-888-815-4514

Request forwarded to the Canada Student Loans Program

Saskatchewan Student Loans: 1-800-597-8278

TTY: 1-800-926-9105

Toll Free

Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232

1-800-O-CANADA

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Service Website

www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/disability/education.html

Coverage Area

Saskatchewan

Languages Offered

English

Service Canada Centre – Melfort

Address

McKendry Plaza
104 McKendry Avenue West
Melfort SK  S0E 1A0

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Free parking. Payment methods accepted: Cash, Mastercard, VISA, American Express, cheque, debit card. Public phone and fax available.

Location Info

Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914

Record of Employment: 1-800-367-5693

* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874

Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218

* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742

Telephone Reporting Service Employment Insurance: 1-800-531-7555

Income Security Program TTY - Toll Free: 1-800-255-4786

TTY: 1-800-926-9105

Toll Free

Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232

1-800-O-CANADA

Website

www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=4334&lang=eng

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