Assistive Technology Financial Loan
Flexible Financing to Make Assistive Technology More Accessible
The North Dakota Assistive Financial Loan Program offers financial loans at a 2% fixed interest rate to help individuals with disabilities acquire assistive technology (AT) they require. The program provides flexibility in repayment terms, making financially challenging purchases more affordable. Even individuals with a poor credit history are considered, and loans can go up to a maximum of $50,000.
*Interest rate is based on availability and is subject to change.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the ND Assistive Financial Loan Program, these requirements must be met:
- The end user of the financed equipment must be a North Dakota resident with a disability
- The loan applicant can be the end user, a family member, or an approved representative of a person with a disability
- The person applying for the loan on behalf of the end user may live anywhere in the United States
- The loan applicant must demonstrate the ability to repay the loan
What can be purchased?
- Assistive technology assessments
- Training to use the assistive technology purchased
- Used assistive technology devices as long as they are in good working order
- Co-payments for assistive technology and durable medical equipment
- All types of assistive technology such as:
- Speech output communication devices
- Hearing aids and assistive listening devices
- Low vision devices such as electronic magnifiers
- Computers/tablets with disability-related software and/or hardware
- Manual or motorized wheelchairs and scooters
- Adapted vehicles
- Home modifications (must own the home) such as walk-in showers and ramps
- Environmental control systems such as Smart Home Devices
Apply for the Assistive Technology Financial Loan
The application can be completed and submitted online or can be downloaded from this page. Please choose whichever format you prefer, but only submit one application. If you would prefer to receive an application by mail or fax, please contact us. Individuals must complete the Condition of Acceptance form included with the application.