Be a Full-Time Student

The educational institution you attend must consider you a full-time student.

If you are studying part-time and are enrolled in at least 20 course hours per month, you could be deemed a full-time student. However, you must meet one of the following requirements:  

• be at least 20 weeks pregnant (PDF 125 Kb)
• have a recognized major functional disability
• have a serious mental or physical health disorder that occurs irregularly and prevents you from pursuing your studies full-time for more than one month
• be a single parent and live with your child who is under age 12 as of September 30 of the award year, that is, the year for which you are applying
• live with at least one child (yours or your spouse’s) who is under age 6 as of September 30 of the year for which you are applying
• live with at least one child (yours or your spouse's) who has a major functional disability or a mental health disorder (PDF 176 Kb)    
• be a participant in the Social Assistance and Support Program or be a beneficiary of the Basic Income Program

Recognized major functional disabilities are:

• Severe visual impairment  
• Severe hearing impairment  
• A motor or organic impairment that causes significant and persistent limitations

To have your situation recognized, submit a Medical Certificate – Student - Major Functional Disabilities (PDF 124 Kb) completed by your doctor and attach the Application for Direct Deposit (PDF 47 Kb).

To declare a major functional disability or mental health disorder of a dependent child, you must complete the Medical Certificate – Student’s Dependent Child (PDF 176 Kb).

A serious episodic mental or physical health disorder, which occurs irregularly, can temporarily make you unable to pursue your full-time studies. To have your situation recognized, you must submit a Medical Certificate (PDF 127 Kb), completed and signed by a doctor.