Securing funding for post-secondary education is an important step for all students. In New Brunswick, students with disabilities can access a comprehensive system of integrated provincial and federal aid through a streamlined application process. This guide details the specific grants, bursaries, and supports available to help you achieve your educational goals.
Core New Brunswick and Federal Disability Funding
The New Brunswick Student Financial Assistance Program administers integrated funding in partnership with the Government of Canada. You can apply for most funding through a single application, but note the key program below that requires a separate step.
The Renewed Tuition Bursary (RTB)
- This is a key provincial bursary designed to improve accessibility and reduce student debt. It is a non-repayable bursary providing up to $3,000 for university or $1,500 for college students, based on household income and family size.
- Website: https://www2.snb.ca/content/snb/en/services/services_renderer.201496.Renewed_Tuition_Bursary.html
Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment (CSG-DSE)
- This crucial federal grant helps pay for disability-related equipment and services needed for education.
- Important: A separate application is required for this grant, in addition to your main student aid application.
- Student Financial Aid Website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/student-financial-services.html
Essential Forms and Portal:
Disability Verification Form:
- Required for first-time applicants identifying as a student with a disability.
- Download the Disability Verification Form (PDF)
CSG-DSE Application:
- The separate, printable application for the services and equipment grant.
- Download the CSG-DSE Application (PDF)
Additional New Brunswick Student Financial Assistance
The integrated program offers funding for full-time and part-time students based on financial need, which can help cover:
- Tuition and mandatory fees
- Books and supplies
- Return transportation
- Living and incidental allowances
- Computer-related costs
Key Resources:
2025-2026 Student Financial Assistance Handbook:
- A comprehensive guide to all programs.
- View the Student Financial Assistance Handbook (PDF)
Program Highlights and Funding Information:
- A summary of program details.
- View the 2024-2025 Program Highlights (PDF)
Guide for Students with Disabilities:
- Specific information on disability grants and supports.
- View the Guide for Students with Disabilities (PDF)
Repayment Assistance for Borrowers with a Permanent Disability
- The Repayment Assistance Plan for Borrowers with a Permanent Disability (RAP-PD) helps manage student loan repayment by considering your income, family size, and additional medical expenses. Payments are capped at an affordable percentage of your income.
- Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/rap/disabilities.html
New Brunswick-Specific Awards
The New Brunswick Bursary (NBB):
- Available to eligible full-time students whose financial need exceeds maximum loan amounts, providing up to $130 per week of study.
- Website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.200790.New_Brunswick_Bursary.html
Provincial Artisans Bursary:
- For students with disabilities residing in New Brunswick and attending a post-secondary institution.
- Deadline: View the Provincial Artisans Bursary details
Condition-Specific & Regional Awards
Kidney Foundation of Canada – Atlantic Canada Branch Bursary:
- Four awards of $500 each for kidney patients, their spouses, or dependents living in Atlantic Canada.
- View the Kidney Foundation Bursary details
Wallace Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund:
- For manually Deaf students in Southwestern New Brunswick.
- View the Wallace Anderson Memorial Scholarship details
RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Scholarship
- The RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship program offers another avenue for support. This program recognizes students across Canada (except Québec) for their community contributions and leadership pursuits. It awards 40 scholarships of $1,000 each.
- For more information and to apply for the RE/MAX scholarship, you can visit the official RE/MAX Quest for Excellence page.
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