Education
Fund for Students with Disabilities
Funds assistive technology, equipment and support staff for students with a disability — provided in kind, not as cash.
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What it is
Your college's disability or access office assesses your needs and provides the supports, from software and equipment to non-medical helpers.
How much you can get
Support in kind assistive tech and helpers.
Who can get it
Students with a verifiable disability on approved further or higher-education courses, meeting the residency rules.
What you’ll need
- Evidence of your disability
- Registration with your college's disability office
How to apply
- Register with your college's disability or access office as early as possible
- They carry out a needs assessment
- Supports are put in place
Common questions
How much is the Fund for Students with Disabilities?
Support in kind assistive tech and helpers. Funds assistive technology, equipment and support staff for students with a disability — provided in kind, not as cash.
Who qualifies for the Fund for Students with Disabilities?
Students with a verifiable disability on approved further or higher-education courses, meeting the residency rules.
How do you apply for the Fund for Students with Disabilities?
Register with your college's disability or access office as early as possible They carry out a needs assessment Supports are put in place