Disability and studying

studiorex

Just wondered whether people have been down this route.

I am currently unemployed and disabled, not an easy combination to overcome. So in order to improve my chances of employment I have been looking at doing a degree through the Open University.

Does anyone know what help, particularly financial, is available for a would be mature student with a visual impairment.

MrsManda

You may get help with your fees like any other student. This will depend on your circumstances and income.
http://www8.open.ac.uk/study/explained/how-to-apply/financial-support

The way student finance works with the OU is changing from September 2012 for new students. For details see:
http://www8.open.ac.uk/study/explained/fees-2012

You will also be entitled to help via the Disabled Students Allowance which can provide equipment such as speech software and pay for extra costs you may have due to your disability.

http://www.open.ac.uk/disability/disabled-students-allowance.php

QuackQuackOops

In terms of money in your hand every week, there is nothing.

Richie-from-the-Boro

Ask for GlasweJen - the lady knows the topic inside~out

Mupette

I've just started my OU course, i get no money, because my course is only 10 points and you need minimum of 30 points for financial assistance.

everything is based around doing a course/s worth 30 points or more for you to get any help.

hth

karmacookie

The rules regarding financial support are different in Scotland, here you can still get your fees paid for a 10 point course. there are a lot of disabled students with the OU and theu will do everything they can to help overcome any problems.

Prinzessilein

Just want to say the OU are amazing!

I took my degree with them some years ago.

My advisor was just fantastic. He worked with me to ensure that I could access every aspect of my course. ...I even had a personal chauffeur to drive me around campus for my Residential Week!....and all my exams were sat at home woith extra time to complete the exam and rest periods too.

I would not have been able to complete my degree without the OU.