Renewal Application

A renewal application is made by the college to renew funding for the provision of supports and services (generally not equipment) for which funding was approved the previous academic year. A renewal application only applies where the student is continuing study at the college beyond a period of one academic year.

The renewal application is a much simpler and quicker process than a first-time application. In most cases the renewal process can be handled by the college without the need for liaison with the student.

In a minority of cases, students require additional supports and services in a new academic year above and beyond what was funded in the previous academic year. In these cases, the college can submit a supplementary renewal application form.

Closing dates for renewal applications
An initial closing date for renewal applications is implemented in late August/early September of every year. Application to renew funding for supports and services for students expected to return should be made by this date. Renewal applications made after this date will be accepted; however, the allocation of funding to colleges in respect of such applications may be delayed.

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