If you have additional support needs, you might be able to get extra help while you're studying. We've pulled together some of the resources available.
Colleges and universities should have someone who can talk through what support you need while you’re studying. This might include special equipment or arrangements to help you attend classes.
Speak to them before your course begins, so that anything you need is in place when you start. This is also something you can ask about at open days when you’re choosing where to study.
They may also be able to help you find out about funding help.
Check college and university websites for information.
There are lots of resources online to help you find out what types of funding support is available to you.
Find out more about Disabled Students' Allowance from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).
If you're a Care Experienced student, find out more about the Care Experienced Bursary from SAAS.
Students can claim Employment and Support Allowance, find out more on GOV.UK.
Lead Scotland has lots of information and support for disabled people on funding and your rights.
Many care leavers go on to achieve amazing things in education. Find lots of information on different universities and institutions, including support offered and named contacts to get in touch with.
UCAS gives advice for care leavers applying to higher education including the financial support available.
You could get up to £4,000 towards the cost of training, assistive technology, driving lessons or funding to join an art, music or activity club. You can apply for the ILF Scotland Transition Fund if you’re disabled and aged 16 to 25.
Reach can help you understand your rights to be included, listened to and involved in decisions about your support for learning.
The Scottish Transitions Forum has information about your rights as a student.
If you're disabled and looking for work, GOV.UK has guidance on how to look on adverts and applications as well as finding disability-friendly employers in your area.
If you have a disability, you may be eligible for free or subsidised travel around Scotland. Find out more from Transport Scotland.
You can find out more about your rights as a disabled person from Disability Rights UK.
Lead Scotland has a helpful guide which can take you through leaning choices after you leave school.
There's no obligation on you to disclose a disability to your college, university or training provider. But, if you have a disability, you're protected under the Equality Act 2010. This means you cannot be treated less favourably than other people for any reason connected to your disability. Your college, university or training provider also has a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure disabled people are not seriously disadvantaged when doing their courses. If they do not know about a disability you have, they might not be able to accommodate your needs at an interview or during a course.
If you choose to declare a disability, your student record will be updated to include information about your condition. This information is covered by the Data Protection Act, which means it cannot be passed on to any third party without your written consent.