Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities
CSG-SE
Up to $20,000 per school year for disability-related services and equipment needed to take part in post-secondary education, such as assistive technology, tutors, note-takers, and sign language interpreters.
Useful Tips for Applying
Plan ahead — equipment assessments take time. The grant does not need to be repaid. Keep all receipts.
Who May Qualify
Students with a permanent or persistent/prolonged disability enrolled in an eligible post-secondary program who need services or equipment to participate.
Required Documents
Disability documentation and an assessment of the specific services and equipment you need, usually coordinated with your school's disability services office.
How to Apply
Apply through your province or territory's student aid program. Work with your school's accessibility office to document the services and equipment you need.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applying too late to arrange equipment before classes start. Buying equipment before approval, since it may not be covered.
Preparing an application?
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Resources in this area
DTC Help by BJ Clancy
DTC Help by BJ Clancy is an independent Facebook resource focused on Canada's Disability Tax Credit (DTC). In addition to sharing information and answering questions about the DTC, BJ Clancy can help people understand and work through the DTC application forms and process. The page also provides a space for people to ask questions and discuss their experiences with the Disability Tax Credit. Independent resource. Not affiliated with the Canada Revenue Agency or the Government of Canada.
View details Financial AssistanceRDSP Connect
RDSP Connect is a private service that helps people understand Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) eligibility and navigate the RDSP process. Services include a free consultation to review eligibility, help completing the documentation to open an RDSP, and ongoing support with planning contributions and investments with the goal of maximizing Canada Disability Savings Grants and Bonds. Each year, RDSP Connect reviews the client's Grant and Bond Entitlement Statement with them, and can point people to resources for Disability Tax Credit (DTC) questions. RDSP Connect is not a government service and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or with Accessible Compass. This listing is for information only — it is not an endorsement, and Accessible Compass does not guarantee any outcome, including DTC or RDSP approval or any financial result.
View details Financial AssistanceSlinn Tax
Slinn Tax provides virtual tax services with a focus on Canadians who have been approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The service offers reviews of DTC-approved tax years to help identify potentially missed tax credits, deductions, benefits, adjustments, and eligible family transfers. Slinn Tax also provides personal income tax preparation and disability-related tax resources. Slinn Tax is an independent, third-party tax service — it is not a government program and is not an Accessible Compass service. Accessible Compass does not provide, endorse, or guarantee the professional services offered by this provider.
View detailsAccessible Compass is an independent guide — we are not a government agency and do not process applications or approve benefits. We provide general information only, not legal, medical, or financial advice. Program rules may change. Always confirm with official government sources.