B.C. Access Grant for Students with Disabilities

This program helps full-time students with a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability with the cost of education by replacing up to $1,560 ($30 per week of study) per program year in B.C. student loan funding.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

  • qualify for federal and provincial student financial assistance
  • are enrolled in a full-time program at a designated public or private post-secondary institution
  • have a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability as defined by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program

How do I apply?

Instructions

  • You will be automatically assessed for the B.C. Access Grant for Students with Disabilities if you have previously submitted verification of your disability to StudentAid BC.
  • If you have a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability, but it has not been verified by StudentAid BC, complete the Appendix 8 – Disability Programs Application form.

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