and fees
DISABLED STUDENTS
If you have a disability , long term health condition , mental health condition or specific learning difficulty e . g . dyslexia you can apply for :
• Disabled Students ’ Allowance
• Extra help if you are experiencing financial hardship
You may also qualify for disability related benefits .
Disabled Students ’ Allowances ( DSAs ) are paid on top of your other student finance . The allowance will help you pay the extra costs you may incur because of your disability . These DO NOT have to be repaid . The amount you receive depends on your individual needs – not your household income .
For more information please visit www . gov . uk / disabledstudents-allowances-dsas
For more information regarding course fees and loans please visit www . gov . uk / student-finance or contact the Careers team at College on careers @ cardinalnewman . ac . uk
ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
To enable all students at Cardinal Newman to achieve their learning goals , we have a dedicated Additional Learning Support ( ALS ) Team , who offer a range of support to students if they have an impairment which meets the definition of a disability , as defined in the Equality Act 2010 . Where a disability is established , the ALS team will work alongside you to determine any reasonable adjustments that may be required to support you with your studies . The nature of this may differ from support that you have received in the past , as in Higher Education there is the expectation of progression towards independence , which differs significantly from Further Education .
These adjustments will always be determined on a case by case basis and will depend upon the course / professional body requirements , in line with College regulations . In some circumstances , where support from the ALS department will not be appropriate , ( e . g . where your specific learning difficulty is not deemed to have a substantial adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities and therefore not considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010 ) we will refer you to relevant services within the College for further assistance .
To enable all students coming to Cardinal Newman College to achieve their learning goals , the College has a dedicated and specialist Learning Support team .
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