The educational institution you attend must consider you a full-time student.
If you are studying part-time and are enrolled in at least 20course hours per month, you could be deemed a full-time student. However, you must meet one of the following requirements:
have a recognized permanent disability resulting in significant and persistent impairment
have a mental or physical health disorder that occurs irregularly and prevents you from pursuing your studies full-time for more than one month
be a single parent and live with your child who is under age12 as of September30 of the award year, that is, the year for which you are applying
live with at least one child (yours or your spouse’s) who is under age6 as of September30 of the year for which you are applying
live with at least one child (yours or your spouse's) who has a disability or a mental health disorder
be a participant in the Social Assistance and Support Program or be a beneficiary of the Basic Income Program
Major functional disability
A major functional disability is permanent and results in significant and persistent impairment which cause to encounter major obstacles in pursuing full-time studies or eventually entering the labour market.
To declare a disability or a mental health disorder of a dependent child, you must send us your proof of family allowance confirming the Supplement for Handicapped Children or a certificate from a physician describing your child’s disorder.
Episodics disorder or others disabilities
If you have episodic disorder or disability, other than a major fonctional disability, you could benefit from accomodation measures from Student financial assistance.
You could qualify for deemed full-time status, deemed enrolled status, or both. To have your situation recognized, you must submit a Medical Certificate (PDF ), completed and signed by a doctor.
