Severe and Permanent Disability Benefit - Eligibility
Eligibility
A “severe permanent disability” is any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication, or sensory impairment – or a functional limitation- that:
- prevents you from participating in substantially gainful employment; and
- will remain with you for life
“Substantially gainful employment” is work that pays at least the maximum that one can receive as a disability pension under the Canada Pension Plan.
Our medical adjudicators will determine, based on your application and supporting documentation, if you are eligible.
Note: For Ontario student loans to be considered for cancellation, you must reside in Canada.
To learn more, contact the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) at 1-888-815-4514 and request to have your call forwarded to the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. TTY service is available (819-994-1218 or toll-free 1-866-667-8554).
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