If you are a student with a disability enrolled in a program at a post-secondary school, you may be
eligible to receive the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities
(CSG-DSE). This grant provides up to $20,000 per program year to purchase specialized educationrelated services and assistive equipment.
A permanent disability, for the purpose of student financial assistance, is any impairment, including a
physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment – or a
functional limitation – that restricts the ability of a person to perform the daily activities necessary to
pursue studies at a post-secondary school level or to participate in the labour force and that is expected
to remain with the person for the person’s expected life.
A persistent or prolonged disability, for the purpose of student financial assistance, is any impairment,
including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment –
or a functional limitation – that restricts the ability of a person to perform the daily activities necessary
to pursue studies at a post-secondary school level or to participate in the labour force and has lasted, or
is expected to last, for a period of at least 12 months, but is not expected to remain with the person for
the person’s expected life.
Note: Not all medical conditions are considered disabilities for the purpose of Canada Student Financial
Assistance Program funding.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
• have applied and qualified for federal student financial assistance as a student with a disability;
and
• have no outstanding receipts from previous services and equipment funding or required refunds.
If during the need assessment process, you are deemed ineligible for federal student financial
assistance because you have sufficient resources to cover education and living costs, you may still
qualify for a CSG-DSE. Please contact Student Financial Services to discuss eligibility.
How your disability-related educational costs are considered
Each service or equipment request is considered based on the specific impacts of your disability on your
studies and what is eligible for CSG-DSE funding. Information provided from your health care provider
(physician or other regulated health care professional) and from your Disability Coordinator at your
post-secondary school or a recognized disability organization is used to determine what eligible costs
may be funded.
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You may be provided funding for all or a portion of the costs of the eligible services and equipment
requested. Approved amounts for eligible items are subject to maximum limits so it is possible that not
all your costs are covered.
Any services and equipment purchased before your application is approved are done at your own risk
as they may not be approved for CSG-DSE funding. If you choose to obtain services or purchase
equipment prior to receiving approval, you must provide purchase receipts with your application. The
costs for services and equipment (excluding psycho-educational assessments) purchased more than 60
days before the start of your study period will not be considered.
How to Apply
• Meet with the Disability Coordinator at your postsecondary school or a recognized disability
organization, e.g, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), and have them complete Sections
A to D of this application.
• Read through Section E of the application, and sign and date the declaration of consent.
• Make sure that a detailed cost estimate for each type of service and piece of equipment requested
is submitted with the application.
• You should keep a copy of your application for future reference.
Deadline to Submit this Application
The completed form and all supporting documents should be submitted as early as possible; however,
all documentation must be received by Student Financial Services no later than six weeks before the
end of your study period as funds cannot be released after your period of study end date.
Your application will not be processed until all required documentation has been received. Forms that
are incomplete will not be processed. Correspondence will be sent requesting appropriate completion
of the form which will result in processing delays.
If you are experiencing difficulties in obtaining the required documentation, please contact Student
Financial Services at 1-800-667-5626.
How to submit this application
Completed applications and all required documents can be submitted electronically by visiting
studentaid.gnb.ca and selecting Upload a Document. All forms and documentation can also be sent by
fax or mailed to Student Financial Services.
Mailing Address: Student Financial Services
Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Beaverbrook Building, P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5H1
Fax: 506-444-4333
Telephone: 1-800-667-5626
506-453-2577
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday
Website: studentaid.gnb.ca