Student Success Centre at Dal AC

Financial Assistance


If you have a permanent disability, you may be eligible for financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships or bursaries.

Dalhousie financial aid

Temporary loans
Not restricted to students with a permanent disability, Dalhousie offers temporary loans to help you cover necessary living costs, until other funding arrives.

Bursaries
Not restricted to students with a permanent disability, Dalhousie's bursary program provides funds to assist students in financial need. Bursaries are typically smaller amounts of money ($200–$600), intended to supplement other funding sources.

DSU Student Accessibility Bursaries
Bursaries of up to $1,000 are available to students with permanent disabilities. An application is required. 

Grants

Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities
The Canada Student Grant covers education-related services or equipment such as FM systems, attendant care, computer/tablet, and software. You need to be eligible for a Canada Student Loan to apply. 

External scholarships and bursaries

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Many scholarships are offered annually and each has a different deadline. If there are others you would like to share, please contact our Centre.