Financial support for students with disabilities
There may be a variety of financial aids (grants and bursaries) available for students with disabilities. Speak with your accessibility advisor about possible disability-related financial assistance.
Apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (or the equivalent program in your home province) to determine whether you are eligible for any of the following:
- Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)
- Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities
- Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities
- The ability to take a reduced course load (as low as 40% or 2 courses) and still receive financial support if you have a permanent disability.
Please note: We cannot provide reimbursements for psycho-educational or other assessments and equipment that have not been approved in advance through our office. You must meet with your accessibility advisor to discuss disability-related financial assistance.
Returning students: Contact Accessibility Services Reception to schedule an appointment with your Accessibility Advisor to discuss disability-related financial assistance.
University Assistance with Costs Related to Documentation
Please refer to Financial support for students with disabilities to learn more about financial aid (grants and bursaries) available for students with disabilities. Refer to U of T Certificate of Disability for more specific information about disability-related financial assistance for costs related to medical documentation.
U of T Certificate of Disability
When a health-care provider charges a fee to complete the U of T Certificate of Disability (PDF), students encountering a financial barrier to obtaining required documentation may be eligible for reimbursement upon request, up to a maximum of $250, to help offset this cost.
If you are encountering a financial barrier and other funding sources are unavailable, please request support at the time of registration by contacting Accessibility Services via the portal.
Information Privacy
All information provided to Accessibility Services may be shared only on a need-to-know basis. To protect your information, all university staff receiving information follow University policies and guidelines, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other legal requirements.
