There are many supports available to assist students with permanent, persistent or prolonged disabilities in accessing and succeeding in their post-secondary studies.
Financial Supports for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities can access all Saskatchewan Student Aid programs, including some additional grants:
- Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities
- Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities
Students with many types of disabilities are eligible for additional grant funding. Learn more and find out if you are eligible by reading through the 2024-25 Guidelines for Educational Institutions - Grant for Services and Equipment Disabilities.
Additional Support for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities can access a variety of other supports to help them succeed in their post-secondary journey.
Adjusted Student Aid Eligibility Requirements
Students with disabilities are able to apply for Saskatchewan Student Aid at a reduced course load. Students with a permanent, persistent or prolonged disability can apply for either full-time or part-time student aid if they are taking between 40% and 59% of a full course load. Students with disabilities are also not required to make a fixed contribution to their educational costs, meaning they may be eligible to receive more student aid funding.
Planning Information for Students with Disabilities
Planning is a key part of successfully transitioning into post-secondary education. Students with a disability and their family members can reference Students with Disabilities: Post-Secondary Education Planning Information for details about funding a post-secondary education, transitioning from high school to post-secondary, academic accommodations and where to get support at a post-secondary institution.
Disability advisors in both high schools and post-secondary institutions play a critical role in guiding students with disabilities. They can assist with obtaining the required documentation and lining up academic accommodations for students. More information is available in the Disability Advisors: Post-Secondary Education Planning Information for Students with Disabilities fact sheet.
Repayment Assistance Plan for Borrowers with Disabilities (RAP-D)
Graduates with a permanent, persistent or prolonged disability who are having difficulty repaying their student loan may be eligible for the Repayment Assistance Plan – Disability Assistance (RAP-D). Through this program, applicants can reduce their student loan payments, extend their six-month payment-free period and submit disability-related expenses. More information on the program and how to apply can be found through the National Student Loans Service Centre.