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Disabled students’ allowances (DSA) can cover study-related costs for disabled students. You need to be a UK home student to be eligible. The support you can get depends on your individual needs, not household income.

This University of Cambridge fund covers some human support options. Examples include notetaking, proof reading and specialist mentoring. If you receive this funding, the ADRC will organise and manage the support for you.

This University of Cambridge fund covers support for international students who do not qualify for UK disabled students’ allowances. Examples include assistive technology and human support.

This University of Cambridge fund provides disabled students with one-off exceptional awards for academic-related services or equipment where funding is not available from other sources.

This fund can cover medical or associated costs for physical or mental health conditions, except specific learning difficulties and dental treatment. Undergraduate and postgraduate students can apply, including those on intermission.

This University of Cambridge fund covers services or equipment that help with your course not funded by other sources.

This Higher Education Authority, Republic of Ireland fund can cover assistive technology, human support and transport support. You need to have a disability and be coming from the Republic of Ireland (ROI). Your course must be a full-time undergraduate course that is 2 or more years long.

The University and Colleges have a variety of funds students can apply to for financial help, such as hardship funds. These may be available to all students or have specific requirements.

This fund can help cover disability-related study costs that are not covered by other sources. Both UK home students and international students studying at a UK university are eligible. You can apply more than once.

This Student Health Association fund can cover disability-related study costs. Both UK home students and international students are eligible. You can only receive this bursary once.

Disability Rights UK provides a list of charitable trusts students can apply to. Some may be open to students amongst other people. Some relate to specific disabilities.

You may be eligible for state assistance if you're from the UK. Costs covered may relate to daily living or personal care support. Funding is available if the need for this support would exist even if you were not studying at university.