Canada Student Grants for Students with Disabilities (through OSAP in Ontario)
Canada Student Grants for Students with Disabilities (through OSAP in Ontario) is an award run by Employment and Social Development Canada that gives up to $20,000 a year. You likely qualify if: Students with financial need; A disability recognized by the program; In a qualified program at a designated school (checked on the official page on October 8, 2026).
Up to $20,000 a year
You likely qualify if: Students with financial need; A disability recognized by the program; In a qualified program at a designated school.
Apply through OSAP for the 2026-27 school year (August 1 to July 31), no later than 60 days before the end of your study period.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on October 8, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
Two federal grants you do not pay back: $2,800 a year for students with a disability (until the end of the 2026 to 2027 school year), plus up to $20,000 per school year for education-related services or equipment you need because of your disability.
Who qualifies
Students with financial need in a qualified program at a designated school who have a disability recognized by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and can send documents that show it; the services and equipment grant also needs written confirmation from a qualified person that you need them, and a document confirming the cost.
You likely qualify if:
- Students with financial need
- A disability recognized by the program
- In a qualified program at a designated school
How to apply
- Apply on their application form.
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Other ways, if that one is quiet
Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/.../disabilities.html.
Good to know
- CostFree
- They welcomestudents with disabilities
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- Their stepsGather documents that show your disability; for the services and equipment grant, also get a letter from a qualified person saying what you need and a document showing the cost. Go to osap.gov.on.ca, register or log in, and fill in the 2026-27 OSAP application; send your disability documents with it. Ask your school's financial aid office if you need help. Submit no later than 60 days before your study period ends.
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What to bring
- Documents that show your disability
- For equipment: a letter and proof of cost
- An OSAP application
- Your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Info about your school and program
- Your parents' or spouse's SIN (if applicable)
- Your tax information (from your income tax return)
- Your parents' or spouse's tax information
From the official page, read October 8, 2026.
Dates
Apply through OSAP for the 2026-27 school year (August 1 to July 31), no later than 60 days before the end of your study period.
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