British Columbia · Education
B.C. Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities
Funding for exceptional education-related services and adaptive equipment — the top-up you turn to once the federal services and equipment grant runs out.
What it is
This grant funds exceptional education-related services and adaptive equipment after all available funding from the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities has been used. Apply for the federal grant first. StudentAid BC does not state whether the listed limits are annual or lifetime amounts.
Who it is for
You can only receive this grant once you have used up all available funds through the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities. Apply for that federal grant first. The page does not say whether these amounts are per year or a lifetime limit.
Amount or value
Up to $10,000, or up to $12,000 if an attendant is required at school
At a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Application
- Student aid + documented exceptional education costs
- Decision timing
- After other disability funding is assessed
How to apply
- Open the official program page and review the current eligibility rules, dates and application method.
- Gather the documents named on the official application page; requirements can change.
- Apply through the official link below, then keep a copy or confirmation number for follow-up.