Student Accessibility Services (SAS) remains available to support you. At this time, the SAS office space and SAS Testing Centre is closed. We have moved to providing services by email, phone and video conferencing. If you wish to arrange an appointment, please contact sas@mcmaster.ca or by phone at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 (select option 1 for front desk) if you wish to arrange an appointment.

January 4 to April 2021: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact: Good2Talk is a 24 hour-7 days a week confidential service for post-secondary students who wish to speak with a counsellor by phone or text. Call 1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868 COAST provides outreach and support to members of the Hamilton community who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Finances

There are many sources of funding available to help you as a student with a disability. The information below may help you in accessing more information.

The following sites have information on scholarships, bursaries and awards:
The Bursary for Students With Disabilities (BSWD) may be available to assist you with your education and disability related expenses.
- To qualify you must either receive, or be eligible to receive, OSAP.
- For more information you should discuss your needs with your SAS Program Coordinator.
There are a number of student employment opportunities on campus each year. For more information contact the Student Success Centre or visit the OSCARplus website.
The Student Success Centre provides a range of supports and activities to assist with financial information and how to best manage finances. For more information visit the Mac’s Money Centre website.

Last Updated: August 9 2019

WINTER TERM 2021

Winter term virtual office hours

Finances