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Education and studies for people with disabilities

Learn about special education, support and financial assistance for students with disabilities and the Allowance for Special Needs.

Be a Full-Time Student

According to the Loans and Bursaries Program, you may be deemed to be a full-time student in certain situations: major functional disability, serious mental or physical health disorder.

Allowance for special needs - adults

This program is a special needs allowance for adults with a recognized permanent disability resulting in significant and persistent impairment.

Allowance for Special Needs Program – Youth

Special needs allowance for youth with a recognized permanent disability resulting in significant and persistent impairment.

Financial assistance for supervision services for students with disabilities

Financial assistance for organizations that offer supervision services for students with disabilities aged 12 to 21.

Transitioning from secondary school to college

All secondary school students with disabilities can access a variety of support services to prepare for their transition to post-secondary studies.

Getting started at college for students with disabilities

Students with disabilities who have been admitted to colleges can be provided with support as soon as they start post-secondary education.

Transition From College to University

Information, services and tools pertaining to the transition of students with disabilities from college to university.

University Admission for Students With Disabilities

Accommodation services and measures available for students with a disability entering university to facilitate their transition from college.

Last update: October 11, 2023