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Bursaries and Financial Assistance

Students registered with Student Accessibility Services may be eligible to apply for awards and bursaries. More information about the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) / Canada Student Grant for Disabilities for Services and Equipment (CSG-DSE), and other financial assistance, can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.

BSWD / CSG-DSE

Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) and Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities (CSG-DSE)

Accessibility Advisors can support the completion of the BSWD / CSG-DSE funding request. The BSWD / CSG-DSE is used to help students offset the costs related to goods and services required to address a specific accessibility or accommodation need. Funding approvals are made solely by the provincial and/or federal funding providers.

Process Overview

Before beginning the process with Accessibility Services, students must:

Next, students can continue the process with Student Accessibility Services:

  1. Complete BSWD / CSG-DSE Eligibility Screener form
    • We will review requests and email student with next steps, which may include:
      • meeting with an Accessibility Advisor
      • submitting quotes or receipts
      • meeting with an Adaptive Technologist
         
  2. Meet with Accessibility Advisor to review request and discuss next steps
     
  3. Review BSWD Application and sign electronically
     
  4. Receive funds
    • We will send students application to the Financial Aid and Awards Office for approval
    • If approved, students will receive funding by electronic money transfer to the same account they receive Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP) funding
       
  5. Submit receipts
    • Students must submit receipts for the equipment and/or services they receive to the Financial Aid and Awards Office
    • Receipts must be sent by deadlines below and match cost estimates
    • Any unused funds must be returned to the Financial Aid and Awards Office who will provide guidance on this process

Deadlines

BSWD/CSG-DSE applications have specific deadlines depending on your end of study period.

  • For students registered in Fall and Winter semesters, the application deadline is typically in February
  • Please email your Accessibility Advisor if you have additional questions

 

Tuition Refund

Students who wish to drop a course or withdraw from a program may be eligible for a refund through Financial Aid Services. This may also include information about tuition and fee appeals.