Academic Success Centre

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Educational Assistance/Tutoring (for students with disabilities)

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We are pleased to consult with students with documented learning needs to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP). IEPs provide academic accommodations similar to what students may have had in secondary school (i.e. if they were on an Individual Programme Plan – IPP). The following is an overview of our process for students requiring an IEP.

1. The student must indicate on their Vanguard College Application they have a documented learning disability or had a previous IPP. They will then be flagged as someone requiring educational support.
2. Students will be contacted by the Academic Success Centre and given the opportunity to schedule an IEP appointment.
3. BEFORE students attend their IEP appointment, they MUST:
1. Submit a copy of their psychological assessment (done within the last five years) or medical assessment identifying their diagnosis and/or learning needs. 
2. Students will not be able to attend an IEP appointment without the required documentation.
4. Once the IEP has been created, professors will be notified by the Academic Success Coordinator on behalf of the student.

Students needing financial assistance to cover the cost of any equipment or services required on their IEP can apply for disability funding through their province of residence (See Disability Funding). Paperwork for this funding will be completed during the IEP appointment.

Please note, in order to apply for this funding, students must first apply for student loans through their province of residence.

If a student requires one-on-one tutoring, the Academic Success Centre can provide an educational assistant for an additional charge. Students must request an educational assistant by filling out an individualized tutoring request form, and a deposit may be required to begin accessing these services. A final invoice will be given at the end of each term for payment. 

Students may be able to apply for disability funding with their province of residence (see Disability Funding for more information) to help pay for these services.

Since Vanguard College is designated as an eligible institution member under the Canada Student Loan Act, students with a documented permanent disability may be eligible to receive disability funding, as well as equipment and services funding. In order to apply for disability or equipment and services funding, a student must first apply for student loans with their province of residence. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all required documentation for funding is completed. For those who would like help with the process, please email our Student Finance Administrator at studentfinance@vanguardcollege.com

For more information about Student Loans, refer to our student loans page. For more information about what kind of disability funding and/or equipment and services funding is available, students need to contact their student loan provider. To read about the Canada Equipment and Services Grant CLICK HERE.

During their IEP appointment, the required forms for the application will be filled out by the Academic Success Coordinator.

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