Opportunities are available at universities, institutes and colleges of higher education in a variety of academic and vocational courses. You may decide to go to a local further or higher education establishment or to move further afield, depending on your circumstances. Most higher education establishments have accommodation available to students. If you have particular accommodation needs, individual arrangements can sometimes be made. Courses in Scotland, double-honour degrees and language courses can take four to five years.
Sandwich courses involve an extra one or two years on a work placement.
In Scotland you apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland and, in Northern Ireland, to your Education and Library Board. The grant will not amount to much, as it is in the process of being abolished and replaced by student loans. Students in higher education are expected to fund living costs through the grant and loans. If your family income is over 23,000 per annum, you will have to make a contribution towards tuition fees. You may be eligible for extra financial support as a result of your disability.