Students with permanent disabilities can access all regular student loan and grant programs in Saskatchewan. There are also additional supports available through the Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loan Program.

Financial Supports for Students with Disabilities

Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities

If you are eligible for student loans and have a permanent disability, you may automatically qualify for this grant.

 Funding

Students with disabilities are eligible to access all student aid programs. There are also some features of the Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loan program specifically for students with disabilities, as well as other supports available to all students that may be of interest to you. For more information view the Supports for Students with Disabilities webpage.

More information:
Saskatchewan Student Aid Handbook

Reduced Course Load Option

Students with permanent disabilities may:

• Take a reduced course load
• Still qualify for student loans and grants
• Receive funding over a longer academic period

Check with your school’s accessibility or disability services office for support.

Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment

Students with permanent disabilities may qualify for extra funding to help pay for disability-related education costs.

 Funding

• Up to $22,000 per program year
  • If you are a student with a permanent disability enrolled in a program at a post-secondary educational institution, you may be eligible to receive the Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities. This grant provides up to $22,000 per program year.

 Examples of covered supports

• Assistive technology
• Specialized equipment
• Tutors or note-takers
• Other disability-related learning supports

Adult Basic Education

If you are enrolled in:

• Adult Basic Education (ABE)

You may still apply for the:

• Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment

You may not need to apply for a student loan first.

 No Fixed Student Contribution

Most students are expected to contribute up to $3,000 per year toward school costs.

However, students with permanent disabilities are exempt from this requirement.

This may allow eligible students to receive:

• More loan funding
• More financial assistance overall

This exemption also applies to:

• Indigenous students
• Students with children
• Current or former Crown wards

 Apply for Saskatchewan Student Aid

Saskatchewan Student Aid Application Page

Important Reminders

You may need:

• Medical documentation
• Proof of permanent disability
• School confirmation of your course load
• Receipts for approved equipment or services

Note: Always check deadlines and application requirements with Saskatchewan Student Aid.

Last Updated: 2026-06-19