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 72 Kb)
• have a recognized permanent disability resulting in significant and persistent impairment
• have a 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 disability or a mental health disorder    
• be a participant in the Social Assistance and Support Program or be a beneficiary of the Basic Income Program

A major functional disability is permanent and results in significant and persistent impairment which cause to encounter major obstacles in pursuing full-time studies or eventually entering the labour market.

To have your situation recognized, submit a Medical Certificate – Permanent disability resulting in significant and persistent impairment (PDF 118 Kb) completed by your doctor and attach the Application for Direct Deposit (PDF 67 Kb)

You can have your situation recognized for the previous award year (from September 1 to August 31). You have until December 29 following the end of this award year to submit your application in writing.

To declare a disability or a mental health disorder of a dependent child, you must send us your proof of family allowance confirming the Supplement for Handicapped Children or a certificate from a physician describing your child’s disorder.

If you have episodic disorder or disability, other than a major fonctional disability, you could benefit from accomodation measures from Student financial assistance. 

You could qualify for deemed full-time status, deemed enrolled status, or both. To have your situation recognized, you must submit a Medical Certificate (PDF 118 Kb), completed and signed by a doctor.