Tell me about Canada Student Loans Severe Permanent Disability Benefit
Canada Student Loans Severe Permanent Disability Benefit
If a severe and permanent disability stops you from working enough to earn a living, the Government of Canada can cancel your Canada Student Loan debt. Medical advisers review each application. Once approved, you cannot get more Canada Student Grants or Loans.
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Who qualifies:
- You have a Canada Student Loan
- Your disability is severe and lifelong
- It stops you from gainful work
What you need to apply:
- The application form
- A medical report from a doctor or nurse
We last read this on 6 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
How to reach them
- Apply on their website.
- Questions? 1-888-815-4514
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Other ways, if that one is quiet
- Mail addressMail address: Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, P.O. Box 2090, Station D, Ottawa ON K1P 6C6
Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/.../severe-disability.html.
Good to know
- For whomCanada Student Loan borrowers with a lifelong disability that prevents substantially gainful work.
- CostFree
- Their stepsDownload and fill in the application form from the page. Have a doctor or nurse fill in the medical report form. Mail both signed originals with your documents to the address given.
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We read this on their own website on 6 October 2026.
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