University for young people with SEND

Each university will have support available for young adults with SEND.

As early as possible, even before applying for university you should discuss your needs and ask questions. You can do this by:

• checking the university prospectus.
• contacting course providers
• contacting the disability officer

Useful questions to ask

Here are some useful questions you could ask universities before deciding which ones you want to apply for:

• what extra support is available at the university?
• how does the university or course provider support other students with a similar disability or additional need?
• will you need to provide proof of your disability? If so, what will you need to provide?
• can anyone help with applications for DSAs?
• can you visit the university beforehand?

For more information, visit the Students with Disabilities page on the UCAS website.

Financial support

You may be able to get Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) to help with costs. Find out more about DSA.