Understand Passport funding in one clear guide.
This free PDF explains who qualifies, what expenses are covered, and how to submit claims correctly — in plain language you can use right away.
- ✓Simple explanation of eligibility, DSO intake, and wait times.
- ✓Clear examples of what you can and cannot claim.
- ✓Step-by-step claim workflow and March 31 deadline checklist.
Why this matters: many families lose unused funding each year because rules and timelines are confusing. This guide helps you avoid that.
How it works
The guide is meant to be easy to use, whether you read it front to back or jump to the part you need today.
Share your name and email so the PDF can be sent to you.
Use the eligibility, expense, and claim sections as quick references.
Save receipts, dates, and questions while you review the checklist.
What's inside the guide
Focused answers to the real questions families ask most often.
- ✓Passport eligibility requirements and DSO process.
- ✓Funding range and what affects your yearly amount.
- ✓Allowed and not-allowed expenses with examples.
- ✓MyDirectPlan claim steps and documentation checklist.
- ✓Year-end timeline so funding is not left unused.
Trust & sources
The guide is based on Ontario Passport Program and DSO information. It is written to help you understand the process, not replace official program decisions.
Where does the information come from?
We include links to Ontario's official Passport and DSO resources so you can check details directly when you need to.
What should I double-check before claiming an expense?
Make sure the expense is connected to support needs, keep the receipt or invoice, and save proof of payment when you have it.
Who is this guide written for?
It is written for families anywhere in Ontario. Passport is a provincial program, though local service options and contacts can vary by region.
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Before you submit a Passport claim
These are small things that can save time if a claim needs to be reviewed later.
Save the receipt, invoice, proof of payment, and any short note that explains what the support was for.
Make sure the expense falls within the right funding year and keep March 31 in mind for year-end planning.
A simple sentence about how the expense supports the person can make your own records easier to understand.