There is a variety of sources of funding available to Further and Higher Education students. The type of funding available will relate to the circumstances of the individual, including factors such as family income level and childcare responsibilities and the nature of the learning being undertaken.
Students with a disability may be eligible for additional financial support. This may be available from a number of sources.
You may be eligible for a Disabled Students Allowance paid in addition to other forms of student support.
You may be eligible for help from your university or college Access to Learning Fund.
Further Education Colleges support the needs of disabled students by providing equipment specific to need or possible additional tutoring. Equipment provided may remain the property of the college.
Universities may have funds available for disabled students attending Further Education courses on their premises.
National or Local Organisations or Charities specific to a student’s disability could provide financial support.
Some courses also attract financial support.
Some courses may offer funding for disabled students and Bursaries may also be available to fund students in Independent / Specialist Colleges.
Benefits
State Benefits may be available in some limited circumstances.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) may be available to disabled students.
Personal Independence Payments (care component) may in special circumstances be paid to residential students at a college/other Training facility or Local Authority Boarding School for a limited period.
Personal Independence Payments (mobility component) are possibly more accessible.
Additional Support Needs for Learning Allowance this would cover such things as transport/student expenses and would be additional to other disability grants/benefits
Find Out More from:
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
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Useful Websites
scotland.gov.uk/FundingSupportGrants
