Who is eligible to receive disability study support?
Page reviewed:
26/11/2025
ou can receive study support if you have a long-term disability that limits you in your studies. It may be one of the following, for example:
- Reading and writing difficulties/dyslexia.
- Mental health problems e.g., long-term depression or bipolar disorder
- Neuropsychiatric conditions such as ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS).
- Hearing or visual impairments
- Reduced mobility
- Chronic illnesses
- Problems that remain after illness or injury
In order to receive study support, a certificate from a doctor or other specialist is required. The support is intended to compensate for functional capacity due to the certified disability. Difficulties in the study situation due to other reasons than permanent or long lasting disability, are not included in the study support.
How to apply for study support
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Studying with a disability
You are welcome to contact us and ask how having a disability may affect your studies and how you apply for study support.