Before applying for the Canada-Saskatchewan Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities, talk to the disability advisor at your educational institution and/or recognized disability organization (e.g., the CNIB, Neil Squire Society, the Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services or the Learning Disabilities Association). The advisor will help with the application process.
The Student Service Centre must receive your application and all supporting documentation at least 30 days before the end of your study period. It is recommended you start the application process at least two months before your classes start.
Grant applications will not be approved if there are outstanding receipts from previous services and equipment grant. Any unused portion of the grant must be refunded to the Student Service Centre, Ministry of Advanced Education. Payment methods include cheque or money order, made payable to the Student Aid Fund or by debit card at the Regina office.
The following information is needed to process your application:
- Confirmation of Enrolment form for the period of study identified for this school year. This form needs to be filled out by someone at your school who has student loan signing authority. You can usually find this person by going to your school’s Registrar’s Office.
- Confirmation of Need form for all disability related services and/or equipment, including an estimate of what it will cost for these services and/or equipment. This is completed by your school’s disability advisor and/or a recognized disability organization. They can also direct you to an appropriate equipment supplier to get the estimate/quote for the specialized equipment requested.
The grant must only be used for the services and/or equipment specified in your approval letter. Any changes you would like to make to services and equipment that have been approved as well as any requests for additional funds must be submitted through your disability advisor. To ensure academic integrity and to avoid conflicts of interest, service providers funded through the grant cannot be related to the student. Examples of persons that cannot be service providers for the grant include the student’s parent(s), step-parent(s), sibling(s), aunt(s), uncle(s), etc. Other service providers who have a close personal relationship with the student may also be considered to be a conflict of interest (e.g., neighbour, close family friend, etc.). Disability Officers/Advisors for Students with Disabilities are asked to use their professional judgement when approving service providers who have a close personal relationship with the student.
Please send the receipts for the approved items you purchased directly to the Student Service Centre, Ministry of Advanced Education.
Important: Future grant applications will not be approved if there are any receipts that have not yet been submitted from previous grants. Any unused portion of the grant must be refunded to the Student Service Centre, Ministry of Advanced Education. Payment methods include cheque or money order, made payable to the Student Aid Fund or by debit card at the Regina office only.
If you would like other individuals (e.g., parent, spouse, or guardian) to call or inquire on your behalf about your student loan/grant account, then you will need to complete the Consent to Release Information Form.
Submit the receipts for the services and/or equipment as soon as you receive them or by the end of your study period. You can use the Receipt of Support Services From, to keep track of the service hours and costs, and then submit it with the receipts.
- Proof of Permanent Disability. You will also need to obtain one of the following:
Proof of Permanent Disability from your doctor. Have them fill out the Verification of Permanent Disability Form. As an alternative, the doctor can provide a medical certificate describing the functional limitations of your disability and whether it is expected to be permanent.
or
Learning Disability Assessment (i.e., psycho-educational assessment) which was completed when you were 18 years or older or when you were in high school.
or
Documentation proving you received federal or provincial disability assistance.
Some doctors may charge a fee to fill out your forms related to permanent disability. The Ministry of Advanced Education does not reimburse these fees.
For students with learning disabilities, you pay to obtain a Learning Disability Assessment, but you will be reimbursed if your student loan application is approved.
You have to provide proof of your permanent disability only once.