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To be considered for funding, students must meet all the following criteria:

1. Financial aid eligibility
   • You must have applied for and be eligible to receive at least $1 of assessed federal and/or provincial financial need through one of the following programs:
     • full-time OSAP, or
     • part-time Canada Student Loans and Grants
2. Disability verification
   • Your OSAP profile must include an approved OSAP Disability Verification Form, confirming you have either:
     • a permanent disability, or
     • a persistent or prolonged disability
3. Disability-related educational costs
   • You must have disability-related educational expenses (for services or equipment) that:
     • are required for your participation in post-secondary studies, or
     • are not already covered by another agency or funding source

1. ReviewÌýdeadlines for the term in which you plan to apply.Ìý±·´Ç³Ù±ð:ÌýLate applications may not be considered.
2. Complete and submit your OSAP application.
   • Ensure you have completed and uploaded theÌýOSAP Disability Verification Form, confirming a permanent, persistent, or prolonged disability.
3. Consult with AccessAbility Services.
   • Schedule a meeting by:
     • Using the AAS online system
     • Calling 519-888-4567 ext. 35082, or
     • Visit us in person during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.ÌýtoÌý4:30 p.m.) inÌýNeedles Hall, 1st Floor, Room 1401.
   • During the meeting, you can:
     • Discuss the disability-related services or equipment you require.
     • Complete the BSWD/CSG-DSE application with any supporting documentation (e.g., quotes, medical documents).
4. Provide supporting documentation to AccessAbility Services to complete your application
   • This may include:
     • Quotes or estimates for services or equipment
     • Receipts of reimbursement (if applicable)
     • Completed Tutor Confirmation Form or other related forms.
   • Your submitted documents will be reviewed and verified byÌýAccessAbility Services, then shared with the StudentÌýAwards and Financial Aid Office.
5. Application review
   • The Student Awards and Financial Aid Office will assess your application andÌýconfirm your eligibility based on your OSAP information.
6. Notification and payment
   • You will receive an email notification regarding the decision.
   • If approved, the funds will be directly deposited into your bank account, as listed in Quest.
     • View or update your banking information in Quest.

Requirements

To be accepted, each receipt you submit must clearly show all the following details:

• Type of service or equipment purchased (e.g., assistive software, tutoring service).
• Name of theÌýbusiness or individual providing the service or equipment.
• Contact information of provider or vendorÌý(e.g., address, phone number, email).
• Date of purchase.Ìý
• Total cost, including any taxes or fees.
• Payment methodÌý(e.g., Visa, Mastercard, debit, etc.).
• Confirmation of fullÌýpayment (e.g., shows "$0.00 balance").

Additional requirements for tutor services

To receive your second disbursement, you must first submit completed time logs and receipts for all eligible tutoring sessions.

• Submit completed time logs and receipts for all tutoring services.
• Clearly indicate both the course title(s) and course code(s) for each tutoring session.
• All time logs and receipts must be signed by both you and your tutor.
• Only sessions that take place and are paid for within the academic term are eligible for reimbursement.
  • Sessions scheduled or paid outside the term will not be reimbursed.
• Submit all receipts by the official submission deadline for the term.
  • Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Once your first set of receipts has been received and approved, the second disbursement can be issued.

If you’re unable to submit receipts or do not use the full amount of your BSWD or CSG-DSE funding, contact the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office (SAFA) as soon as possible for guidance. You may be required to return any unused funds.

Consequences of non-compliance

• Failure to submit receipts or return unused funds may result in a loss of eligibility for future financial aid, including:
  • The Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)
  • The Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities (CSG-DSE)