| Bursary For Students With Disabilities
In some cases, a student requires additional equipment and/or services due to their disability. The Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) is available to assist post-secondary students in purchasing these additional costs of equipment and services.
ELIGIBILITY:
You are eligible for a BSWD bursary if you:
- Are an Ontario Resident
- Have applied to and qualified for OSAP* or OSBP
- Have provided documentation that supports a disability
- Out-of-province students should discuss their eligibility for the bursary with our Financial Aid Office
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application forms are available from your counsellor at the Centre for Students with Disabilities.
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DISABILITY-RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES:
The following disability-related educational expenses may be funded under the BSWD:
Services
- Note takers
- Scribes and/or readers
- Tutoring services
- Referrals for Psychoeducational Assessments
- Specialized transportation for students with mobility impairments
- Alternative to text material
Equipment
- Tape recorders
- Technical aids and equipment
- Vision aids
- FM Systems and repairs
- Voice to Text, Text Voice and other Assistive Software
This is not an inclusive list - any educational need that exists because of a disability may be covered.
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EXPENSES NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BSWD:
The following expenses are not eligible for funding under the BSWD:
- Non-disability related educational expenses, such as tuition, residence or books
- Expenses that are not related to a student's attendance in post-secondary education
- Expenses incurred during time periods that OSAP or OSBP funding was not provided
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BURSARY REGULATIONS:
You are required to provide receipts for services and equipment purchased. If you do not provide the appropriate receipts you may be required to repay all or a portion of the bursary.
The bursary is considered a taxable benefit. You will receive a T4 for the year in which you receive the bursary.
* (If you are deemed ineligible for OSAP your disability-related expenses may be used as part of a recalculation for BSWD eligibility.)
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