Guide to Funding & Student Loans
Review the eligibility requirements, funding guidelines, and application procedures for provincial and federal student loans in the Province or Territory that you live in.
Identify yourself as having a permanent disability will enable you to apply for specific programs for students with disabilities, which may include:
- Full-time student status with a reduced course load (40%)
- Eligibility for alternative loan repayment programs
Medical documentation must be provided to clearly identify the presence of a permanent disability or medical condition. Individuals with learning disabilities or attention disorders will be required to provide a copy of their psycho-educational assessment.
You will need to determine whether to apply for a:
- full-time student loan,
- part-time student loan, or
- part-time bursary
on the basis of your financial resources and needs, and on how heavy a course load you feel you can carry and successfully complete within a term (4 months for full-time; four to six months for part-time). See the following Athabasca University links:
- http://calendar.athabascau.ca/undergrad/page05_13.php
- http://www.athabascau.ca/registrar/financial.php
Accessibility Services recommends that you start the application process four to six months before your intended start date. Contact our office for information and assistance.
Updated January 11, 2021 by Student & Academic Web Services (sas@athabascau.ca)