Students with disabilities or dyslexia
Disabled students may qualify for additional financial support through the Disabled Students' Allowance. This can provide extra help with:
- specialist equipment
- non-medical helpers, such as sign-language interpreters or note-takers
- additional travel costs
The amount you get depends on your needs rather than your household income.
Dyslexic students can apply for help towards the cost of an educational psychologist's assessment. All students who have been referred for an educational psychologist's assessment by the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service can apply for assistance towards the cost of the assessment. For more information contact the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service.
Other support
You may also qualify for:
- the Kingston University Disability Support Fund
- state benefits
- educational trust and charity funding
If you receive a bursary from one of the following groups, you could apply to them for financial help in relation to your disability:
- Research Councils
- NHS (Social Work Bursary)
The type and amount of awards are similar to those paid by the award agencies. You will need to supply medical evidence.
Find out more
The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service is able to offer help and advice to all disabled students.