Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS)
FANS
Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) helps residents pay for post-secondary education through grants for tuition, living costs, and travel. Students with disabilities can receive a Disability Grant of up to $8,000 per year for equipment and services directly related to their education.
Useful Tips for Applying
Apply before the annual deadline (around July 15), since funding is limited. Ask about the Disability Grant, which can reach $8,000 per year for equipment and services, and is available at any time during the academic year. Work with your school's accessibility office to identify the equipment and services that would help you most.
Who May Qualify
You may qualify if you are a Nunavut resident enrolled or planning to enroll in a designated post-secondary program. Students with disabilities can receive the Disability Grant of up to $8,000 per year for equipment and services directly related to their education, available at any time during the academic year.
Required Documents
Proof of Nunavut residency and enrollment in a designated post-secondary program, your FANS application, and (for the Disability Grant) documentation of your disability and the equipment and services you need.
How to Apply
Apply through the FANS office, with the annual deadline usually around July 15. If you are applying for the Disability Grant, submit documentation of your disability and the equipment and services you need.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A common mistake is missing the application deadline (around July 15), which is annual. Another is not applying for the Disability Grant, which is separate and can reach $8,000 per year. Students also miss that the disability grant is available at any time during the academic year, not just at the start.
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