What disabilities qualify?

Permanent disabilities (lifelong conditions) or persistent or prolonged disabilities (functional limitations expected to last at least 12 months). Includes physical, mental health, learning, and other conditions.

What can the equipment funding cover?

Assistive technology, tutors, sign language interpreters, attendant care, learning specialists, and other disability-related study supports.

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Grant (non-repayable)

Canada Student Grant for Persons with Disabilities

Who funds it: Government of Canada.
Who qualifies: Students with permanent disabilities or persistent or prolonged disabilities. Requires medical documentation. Income tested but more generous thresholds than the standard CSG.
Amount range: Up to $4,000 per year (CSG-PD) plus up to $22,000 per year (CSG-PDSE for services and equipment).
How to apply: Through StudentAid BC. You must complete the CSG-PD documentation form (signed by a qualified medical professional) and submit alongside your StudentAid BC application.
When to apply: Same as StudentAid BC, but allow extra time for the medical documentation step (often 2–3 weeks to obtain).

Common pitfalls we see

Documentation dated more than 3 years ago may be rejected — get a current letter.
Missing the CSG-PDSE separately — services and equipment funding is a different sub-program (assistive tech, tutors, sign language interpreters).
Not flagging temporary disabilities — there is a separate Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities sub-program for persistent or prolonged but non-permanent conditions.

FAQ

What disabilities qualify?: Permanent disabilities (lifelong conditions) or persistent or prolonged disabilities (functional limitations expected to last at least 12 months). Includes physical, mental health, learning, and other conditions.
What can the equipment funding cover?: Assistive technology, tutors, sign language interpreters, attendant care, learning specialists, and other disability-related study supports.

Our take

Many eligible students never apply for CSG-PD because they do not realize their condition qualifies. The bar is functional limitation expected to last 12+ months — broader than most assume. We will help you assess eligibility before you commit to the medical documentation effort.

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Skillucate is independent — not StudentAid BC, not the Government of British Columbia, not the Government of Canada, not a school. We do not make funding decisions and do not guarantee approval, eligibility, amounts, or timelines. Information current as of 2026-05-10; verify with the funding body before applying.