ACCESSIBILITY GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Please forward completed applications to the SGS Graduate Awards Office
63 St. George St., Rm. 202
graduate.awards@utoronto.ca
Phone: (416) 946-0808 / Fax: (416) 971-2864.
Note: Accessibility Grant applications will be processed on an on-going, continual basis throughout
each academic session.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
ELIGIBILITY
 Students must be currently registered as a part-time or full-time graduate student
 Students must be registered with UofT Accessibility Services
PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT
 To assist with accommodations necessary to meet unexpected needs arising from the particular
demands of the graduate program.
WHAT DOES THE GRANT COVER
The Grant supports significant educational expenses not normally covered by the student, the
graduate unit, provincial or federal agencies. We recognize that each student’s situation is unique and
funding will be assessed on a case by case basis.
PLEASE NOTE:
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The Accessibility Grant is intended to assist with relatively short term needs that are required to complete the
program, and that arise from the specific nature of the program, It is not intended for everyday assistance and need.
All other potential sources of support need to be explored before requesting an Accessibility Grant.
Students with known disabilities are expected to plan for their own long term expenses; the grant is intended only to
help provide for needs that could not reasonably be anticipated.
Domestic students with known disabilities need to apply to OSAP, BSWD and UofT Alternate Grant; international
students need to come prepared with resources to cover the additional expenses.
Students are expected to have consulted with their supervisors/graduate units to discuss possible accommodations.
The following are examples of expenses arising from academic need that may be covered by the
Accessibility Grant. This list is not exhaustive.
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Tutors/Readers/Note takers
Technical aids/Equipment
Computers/Hardware/Software/Specialized Needs accessories: (e.g., scanners)
NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
Once the completed application (and all necessary documentation) has been received by the
Graduate Awards Office, SGS will review the application and provide the Accessibility Counsellor with
the results of the application, if possible, within two weeks.
SGS ACCESSIBILITY GRANT PAYMENT
Students requesting payment by direct deposit must ensure that they have this set up on ROSI
(www.rosi.utoronto.ca). Students who do not have direct deposit can pick up a cheque at Student
Accounts, located at 215 Huron Street (416-978-2142)
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ACCESSIBILITY GRANT APPLICATION
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT
FAMILY NAME:
GIVEN NAME:
TELEPHONE:
OFFICIAL UOFT E-MAIL ADDRESS:
CITIZENSHIP STATUS
PLEASE SELECT ONE:
CANADIAN
PERMANENT RESIDENT
STUDENT VISA
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
STUDENT NUMBER:
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:
DEGREE:
START DATE OF PROGRAM:
EXPECTED DATE OF COMPLETION:
FUNDING INFORMATION
PLEASE LIST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND/OR OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
(AWARDS/BURSARIES) IN ASSISTING WITH ACCOMMODATIONS:
METHOD OF PAYMENT (PAYMENTS ARE NORMALLY DEPOSITED TO STUDENTS’ ROSI ACCOUNT)
DIRECT DEPOSIT TO BANK ACCOUNT (THIS FEATURE MUST BE SET UP ON YOUR ROSI ACCOUNT)
CHEQUE MAILED TO CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS (AS PER ROSI)
CHEQUE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AT STUDENT ACCOUNTS OFFICE
CHEQUE PAYABLE TO THIRD PARTY (specify):
APPLICANTS DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZATION
NAME OF APPLICANT:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information supplied on this form and in supporting
documentation is true and complete.
The University of Toronto respects your privacy. The information on this form is collected pursuant to section 2(14) of the University
of Toronto Act, 1971. It is collected for the purpose of administering admission, registration, academic programs, university-related
student activities, activities of student societies, safety, financial assistance and awards, graduation and university advancement, and
reporting to government agencies for statistical purposes. At all times it will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions, please refer to www.utoronto.ca/privacy or contact the University’s
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Office at 416 946-5385, Room 201, McMurrich Bldg., 12 Queen’s Park
Crescent, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A1
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THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR COORDINATOR AND/OR CHAIR
IN ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS BELOW, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NATURE OF THE DISABILITY DOES NOT
HAVE TO BE DISCLOSED.
PLEASE DESCRIBE WHY THE ACADEMIC ACTIVITY THAT WOULD BE ENABLED BY AN ACCESSIBILITY GRANT IS
CRITICAL TO THE STUDENT’S PROGRESS AND ABILITY TO COMPLETE THE GRADUATE PROGRAM AND WHY IT
WAS UNANTICIPATED.
PLEASE INDICATE WHAT SUPPORT WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR GRADUATE UNIT FOR THE
NECESSARY ACCOMMODATIONS, IF ANY.
NAME:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
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THIS SECTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISOR
PLEASE COMMENT ON THE APPROPRIATENESS OF REQUESTED ACCOMMODATIONS FOR COMPLETING THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRADUATE PROGRAM
I HAVE VERIFIED THE STUDENT'S DISABILITY. I HEREBY CONFIRM THE STUDENT'S NEED FOR THE EDUCATIONRELATED ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES INDICATED IN THE APPROVED EDUCATION RELATED COSTS SECTION
ON PAGE 4. COST ESTIMATE(S) HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND IS PROVIDED.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES COUNSELLOR:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
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