Student AffairsStudents registered with QSAS may be eligible to apply for awards and bursaries. More information about the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)/ Canada Student Grant for Disabilities for Services and Equipment (CSG-DSE), and other financial assistance, can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Accessibility Advisors can support the completion of the BSWD/CSG-DSE funding request. The BSWD/CSG-DSE is used to help students offset the costs related to goods and services required to address a specific accessibility or accommodation need. Funding approvals are made solely by the provincial and/or federal funding providers.
Funding for Services and Equipment
Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) and Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment – Students with Disabilities (CSG-DSE)
Process Overview
- Complete form
- QSAS will review requests and email student with next steps, which may include:
- meeting with an Accessibility Advisor
- submitting quotes or receipts
- meeting with an Adaptive Technologist
- QSAS will review requests and email student with next steps, which may include:
- Meet with Accessibility Advisor to review request and discuss next steps
- Review QSAS BSWD Application and sign electronically
- Receive funds
- QSAS will send students application to the Financial Aid and Awards Office for approval
- If approved, students will receive funding by electronic money transfer to the same account they receive Ontario Student Assistant Program (OSAP) funding
- QSAS will send students application to the Financial Aid and Awards Office for approval
- Submit receipts
- Students must submit receipts for the equipment and/or services they receive to the Financial Aid and Awards Office
- Receipts must be sent by deadlines below and match cost estimates
- Any unused funds must be returned to the Financial Aid and Awards Office who will provide guidance on this process
Deadlines
BSWD/CSG-DSE applications have specific deadlines depending on your end of study period.
- For students registered in Fall and Winter semesters, the application deadline is typically in February
- Please email your Accessibility Advisor if you have additional questions
Taxi Bursary
Queen's Alma Mater Society (AMS) established a taxi bursary to assist students with temporary impairments (e.g., broken foot) who require assistance to and from classes and campus. To apply, students must provide verification of temporary impairment. Please note: the taxi bursary is limited.
More information can be found at Queen's Financial Aid Office and the .
Tuition Refund Appeal
Information concerning tuition refund appeals is available via Queen's Financial Aid Office.