The Allowance for Special Needs Program is intended for children if they have a major functional disability that limits their academic learning at home.
Your child must attend a recognized unsubsidized private school and follow a recognized program of study.
The allowance allows you to purchase the necessary material resources to enable your child to pursue their studies in:
preschool
elementary school
secondary school
No other program should cover the same needs.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible, your child must meet the following criteria:
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee or protected person status.