Student Financial Assistance Program Overview
Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students Program (FANS), funds students attending postsecondary education programs. FANS ensures that financial need is not a barrier to higher education. FANS is governed by Nunavut’s Student Financial Assistance Act and Regulations The government of Nunavut has a manual about FANS policies. Learn about and view the FANS application.
For more information about FANS the student handbook
Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
FANS provides a grant for students with disabilities it is intended to help you with the extraordinary costs associated with your permanent disability. You must provide a medical or learning ability assessment by a certified medical professional describing the manner in which your disability impacts on your ability to participate in post-secondary studies. FANS provides a disability assessment form.
You can apply to this grant at any time during the academic year.
Criteria
You must provide a medical or learning ability assessment from a qualified professional describing the way your disability limits your ability to participate fully in post-secondary studies.Go online to
www.gov.nu.ca for all application forms and please contact a FANS officer at: 1.877.860.0680 or FANS@gov.nu.ca
Last Update: 2023-01-03