Bursary for Students with a Disability (BSWD)
Students that qualify for OSAP and have a documented permanent disability may be eligible for additional assistance through Bursary for Students with a Disability (BSWD). This bursary is designed to assist with educational and disability related costs for equipment and/or services.
First, students must satisfy OSAP's Permanent Disability requirement by submitting a Verification of Disability Form:
Second, students must schedule an appointment through the Student Accessibility Services Office to meet with an advisor in order to determine what accommodation(s) are required. At this meeting an application for a BSWD may be completed and forwarded to Student Awards & Financial Aid for approval.
SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Students may connect with the Student Awards & Financial Aid staff using the following options:
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Phone: (519) 253-3000 Ext. 3300
Phones are answered daily Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
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Email: award1@uwindsor.ca
In order to better assist you, please include your UWindsor Student Number in your email. Students experiencing financial hardship should email award1@uwindsor.ca with a brief explanation of their situation and their request will be triaged appropriately.
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Fax: (519) 973-7087 (Documents: Fax, Email, Drop-box, Mail)
Documents may be faxed, emailed, placed in our drop-box located in the lobby of CHT or mailed to:
Student Awards & Financial Aid
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Ave. CHT Room 102
Windsor, ON N9H 1G3
VISIT US:
A scheduled appointment is required to visit us in person. In-person appointments for business related to your government financial aid file, scholarships or bursaries are available during the following hours.
Proceed to campus only if you have completed the Safe Lancer App and have an APPROVED badge. Access to Chrysler Hall Tower is available by entering through the north doors of Chyrsler Hall North, next to the Leddy Library parking lot.
Students may drop off documents in our drop-box located in the lobby of Chrylser Hall Tower
Information on the 'Return to Campus' procedures and 'Vaccination Policy' can be found on the University of Windsor website https://www.uwindsor.ca/returntocampus/
Be sure that you have government issued photo ID or your UWIN ID card. We will not be able to serve you in person if you don't have proper identification.
IN-PERSON SERVICE HOURS by APPOINTMENT
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Day
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Open
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Close
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Service
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Monday
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1:00 PM
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3:45 PM
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Booked every 10 min.
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Tuesday
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1:00 PM
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3:45 PM
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Booked every 10 min.
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Wednesday
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9:00 AM
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11:45 AM
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Booked every 10 min.
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Thursday
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9:00 AM
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11:45 AM
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Booked every 10 minutes
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Friday
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Remote services are available.
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Important Notes:
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We will attempt to return messages and emails within 2 business days where possible. In September, January & May however, our response time may be closer to 7-10 business days.
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Please do not leave/send multiple messages/emails as this will delay our response time.
