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.