There are many supports available to assist students with permanent, persistent or prolonged disabilities in accessing and succeeding in their post-secondary studies.
Financial Supports for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities can access all Saskatchewan Student Aid programs, including some additional grants:
Students with many types of disabilities are eligible for additional grant funding. Learn more and find out if you are eligible by reading through the 2024-25 Guidelines for Educational Institutions - Grant for Services and Equipment Disabilities.
Additional Support for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities can access a variety of other supports to help them succeed in their post-secondary journey.
Adjusted Student Aid Eligibility Requirements
Students with disabilities are able to apply for Saskatchewan Student Aid at a reduced course load. Students with a permanent, persistent or prolonged disability can apply for either full-time or part-time student aid if they are taking between 40% and 59% of a full course load. Students with disabilities are also not required to make a fixed contribution to their educational costs, meaning they may be eligible to receive more student aid funding.
Planning Information for Students with Disabilities
Planning is a key part of successfully transitioning into post-secondary education. Students with a disability and their family members can reference Students with Disabilities: Post-Secondary Education Planning Information for details about funding a post-secondary education, transitioning from high school to post-secondary, academic accommodations and where to get support at a post-secondary institution.
Disability advisors in both high schools and post-secondary institutions play a critical role in guiding students with disabilities. They can assist with obtaining the required documentation and lining up academic accommodations for students. More information is available in the Disability Advisors: Post-Secondary Education Planning Information for Students with Disabilities fact sheet.
Repayment Assistance Plan for Borrowers with Disabilities (RAP-D)
Graduates with a permanent, persistent or prolonged disability who are having difficulty repaying their student loan may be eligible for the Repayment Assistance Plan – Disability Assistance (RAP-D). Through this program, applicants can reduce their student loan payments, extend their six-month payment-free period and submit disability-related expenses. More information on the program and how to apply can be found through the National Student Loans Service Centre.
