Going to university

If you have a physical disability or learning difficulty, like dyslexia, you may need:

• extra equipment
• more help from tutors
• more time to study
• different ways to take exams 

These are called ‘reasonable adjustments’. You have the right to reasonable adjustments.

For more information read:

• Disability Rights UK’s advice on adjustments for disabled students
• the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service's (UCAS) advice on getting extra help at university

Extra money

You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) to help pay for the extra costs you have because of your disability. You’ll get the allowances on top of your student finance.

You may also be able to get:

• benefits and other financial help
• bursaries, scholarships or money from a hardship fund

If you’re studying and living in Leicestershire, you may also be able to get help from us with:

• equipment, home adaptations and assistive technology
• making big changes to your home

Advice

You can get advice from the Disability Rights UK Disabled Students Helpline.

Disabled Students Helpline
Telephone: 0800 328 5050
Opening hours: Tuesday 11.30am to 1.30pm, and Thursday 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Email: students@disabilityrightsuk.org