If you have a documented permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability and will be studying part-time at a designated post-secondary institution, you may be eligible for the following programs:
Provincial grants and bursaries
- B.C. Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities
- B.C. Supplemental Bursary for Students with Disabilities
- Learning Disability Assessment Bursary
Federal grants and bursaries
- Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities
- Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities
How to apply
- You can access these programs through the StudentAid BC Student Account and application for part-time students.
- To be eligible, you also need to complete the Appendix 8 for Part-Time Students – Disability Programs Application and provide medical documentation that verifies you have a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability.
- Students do not need to wait until they have completed their application to submit their Appendix 8 for Part-Time Students – Disability Programs Application for processing.
Note: To be eligible for reimbursement of medical assessment costs, the assessment must be completed and submitted to StudentAid BC between the beginning of the 4-month pre-study period and the end of studies date.
Learn more about how to apply as a part-time student.