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
Documents Required
Fees
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 – Swift Current
Address
Chinook Building
250 Central Avenue North
Swift Current SK S9H 0L2
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Free parking. Payment methods accepted: Mastercard, VISA, American Express, cheque, debit card. Public phone and fax available.
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Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 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=4341&lang=eng
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