[8] It helps to cover additional study costs that result from disabilities (both physical and learning) as well as mental health issues and long-term illnesses.
Examples include partial or complete funding for a sign language interpreter, extra printing, or a new personal computer.
The student must prove eligibility by submitting a document as evidence of their disability.
For medical conditions, this evidence may be a letter or report from a doctor or consultant.
For learning disabilities, a report from a practitioner psychologist or a specialist teacher is used instead.