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Yukon Student Financial Assistance

YT Student Aid

Yukon Student Financial Assistance helps residents pay for post-secondary education through loans, grants, and the Yukon Grant. Students with disabilities can receive the Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities (up to $2,800 per year until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year) and the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment (up to $20,000 per year) for assistive technology, interpreters, and other supports.

Last reviewed: October 2026

Useful Tips for Applying

Submit disability verification early so your grants are ready when classes start. Apply for the Services and Equipment Grant separately. You can combine the Yukon Grant with Canada Student Financial Assistance loans and grants, but not with the Student Training Allowance, so choose the program that gives you the most support.

Who May Qualify

You may qualify if you are a Yukon resident, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person, have a valid Social Insurance Number, are enrolled or planning to enroll in a designated post-secondary program, and demonstrate financial need. Students with a permanent disability receive additional grants and supports.

Required Documents

A completed disability verification form signed by a qualified professional, proof of enrollment in a designated post-secondary program, and your Yukon Student Financial Assistance application.

How to Apply

Apply online through Yukon Student Financial Assistance. You are automatically assessed for the disability grant when you apply if you meet the disability criteria; apply separately for the Services and Equipment Grant.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

A common mistake is not submitting disability verification, which is needed for the grants. Another is not applying separately for the Services and Equipment Grant. Students also miss that the Yukon Grant and Student Training Allowance cannot be received at the same time.

Looking for help with disability equipment?

Explore our Canada-wide guide to assistive technology and disability equipment funding, including provincial programs, workplace supports, tax considerations, and community resources.

Disability Equipment & Assistive Technology Funding in Canada

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