Important updates have been made to disability-related funding processes for students enrolled in the Master of Counselling (BC) program.
Eligibility
Eligibility for disability-related funding is determined by StudentAid BC and may require:
- Confirmation of a permanent or persistent disability
- Enrollment in an eligible program of study
- Appropriate supporting documentation
- Compliance with StudentAid BC funding requirements
Final eligibility decisions are made by StudentAid BC.
Disability Funding Programs
| Funding Program | 2026-2027 Academic Year Update |
| Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities (CSG-D) | Continues to be available to eligible full-time and part-time students. |
| Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities (CSG-DSE) | Eligible students may apply for approved disability-related services and equipment. Requests are no longer submitted through Appendix 8. Students must first contact the CityU Canada Financial Aid Office for assistance with the online request process. |
| BC Supplemental Bursary for Students with Disabilities (SBSD) | Students who received eligibility during the 2025-2026 academic year may continue to receive support until graduation or July 21, 2027, whichever occurs first. An appeal is required for each StudentAid BC application period and remains subject to StudentAid BC review and approval. |
| BC Access Grant for Students with Disabilities (BCAG-D) | Students who received eligibility during the 2025-2026 academic year may continue to receive support until graduation or July 21, 2027, whichever occurs first. An appeal is required for each StudentAid BC application period and remains subject to StudentAid BC review and approval. |
Important Information About Appeals
Students seeking consideration under the SBSD or BCAG-D transition provisions must:
- Submit a StudentAid BC application for the applicable study period.
- Contact the CityU Canada Financial Aid Office for appeal guidance.
- Submit the required appeal documentation for each study period.
- Provide any supporting information requested by StudentAid BC.
- Await StudentAid BC’s assessment and decision.
Appeal approval is not guaranteed and remains subject to provincial eligibility requirements.
Resource: Learn more about StudentAid BC disability funding.