Alberta Student Aid – Students with Permanent Disabilities
The Alberta Student Aid portal provides information and funding options for students with permanent disabilities.
Alberta Grant for Students with Disabilities
You may be eligible for the Alberta Grant for Students with Disabilities if you are a full-time student with a documented permanent disability and:
- You are not eligible for the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities, or
- Your disability-related costs exceed what is covered by that grant.
First-Time Application Requirements
If you are applying for the first time as a student with a permanent disability, you must submit:
- A completed Schedule 4: Post-Secondary Students with Permanent Disabilities form
- Supporting medical documentation
Forms and resources: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/resources/applications-and-forms/
Ongoing Eligibility
Once approved, you will automatically be considered for the Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities in future applications. You do not need to resubmit Schedule 4 unless your situation changes.
You must submit a new Schedule 4 if:
- You are requesting funding for assistive services and equipment for a new study period, and/or
- You are studying at a reduced course load (40–59%)
Funding Amounts
Assistive services and equipment:
- Up to 9 months of study: $8,000
- 10–12 months of study: $11,000
Alberta Grant for Students with Disabilities:
- Up to $3,000 per loan year
- Covers disability-related educational expenses such as assistive services, equipment, or specialized transportation
You must submit receipts by the end of your study period to confirm funds were used appropriately.
Schedule 4 Form
The Schedule 4 form is required for students with permanent disabilities applying for student aid.
Key points:
- It is required even if you apply online
- It is not automatically included in the standard full-time application
- It must include supporting medical documentation or a learning disability assessment
- It may need to be signed by your school’s Disability Advisor or an authorized official
- Required signatures depend on whether you are requesting reduced course load accommodations
More information and form details: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/resources/applications-and-forms/
When You Must Submit a New Schedule 4
You must submit a new Schedule 4 each time you:
- Apply for assistive services and equipment for a new study period, and/or
- Apply while studying at a reduced course load (40–59%)
Learning Assessment Fee Coverage
The Canada Student Grants program may cover part of the cost of a learning assessment:
- Up to $1,700 per loan year
- Assessment must confirm a learning disability to qualify for reimbursement
- You must pay upfront and be reimbursed if approved
- Assessments must be completed no earlier than six months before your current study period begins
Summary
Students with permanent disabilities may qualify for both federal and provincial funding, but must submit the required Schedule 4 form and medical documentation to access supports and maintain eligibility.
Last Updated 2026-05-19