Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for a Snowdon Trust disability-related study cost grant if your disability, impairment or health condition can be explained by one or more of the bullets below:
- A learning difference (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, or AD(H)D)
- A visual impairment uncorrected by glasses (e.g. blindness or partial sight)
- A hearing impairment (e.g. D/deafness or partial hearing)
- A physical impairment or challenges with mobility (e.g. climbing stairs or uneven surfaces), or dexterity (e.g. using a keyboard or laboratory equipment)
- A social, behavioural or communication impairment (e.g. an autistic spectrum condition or Tourette’s Syndrome)
- A long-term illness or health condition which may involve pain or cause fatigue, loss of concentration or breathing difficulties – including any effects from taking associated medication.
We cannot provide an exhaustive list of all disabilities, specific health conditions or impairments that are eligible and cannot answer questions about the eligibility of a specific disability. We provide this list as a reference point and will require evidence of your diagnosed disability. Please note that mental health conditions, challenges or disorders (e.g. anxiety or depression, bipolar disorder, C(PTSD), OCD) are not eligible for this grant scheme unless you also have a diagnosis of one or more of the health conditions or impairments listed above. If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria you should apply for a grant.
If your application is shortlisted, we will get in touch with you to request supporting evidence and confirm which documents you will need to submit.
All applicants will need to provide the following:
- A document from an official source confirming your disability diagnosis
- Evidence of student status or a confirmed offer letter
- Evidence that you hold UK home fee status
- Evidence that you have tried to source this support from the relevant statutory funding sources
Some of the evidence we will request will depend on the type of grant you are requesting. You can read detailed guidance on the evidence we may need in the grants application guidance.
Grants application guidanceYes, if you meet all the eligibility criteria and you are studying in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you are welcome to apply.
No, only students who have UK home fee status are eligible to apply for a disability-related study costs grant. Here you can find guidance on how to determine your fee status.
Courses in further education and higher education (undergraduate and postgraduate study) are eligible. The institution cannot be a school (including secondary schools and sixth form colleges).
Courses we support typically offer a Level 4 qualification or above. If your course qualification is lower than Level 4, your application must demonstrate a clear link between your studies and your future employment or career goals.
Yes, you can apply for a grant at any point during your course, but please note that the grant can only be awarded for costs which you have not yet incurred.
Yes, you can apply for a grant before your course starts. If you will be studying in the 26/27 academic year but will not yet have started your course before applications close, you are encouraged to still apply.
We will need:
- A copy of your course offer
- Evidence that you have applied for funding from all other appropriate statutory routes such as Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), and have requested that your university/institution make reasonable adjustments to meet your access needs, or your explanation as to why this is not appropriate.
Yes, your course can be taught in person, online or as a hybrid. Your course must be taught by a university or institution registered in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), and you must be living in the UK.
Yes, your course can be taught part time or full time.
The Snowdon Trust welcomes applicants intending to study in any subject area.
You must be 16 years or older. There is no upper age limit, but grants are more likely to be awarded where you can provide evidence of the future plans your studies will help you achieve.
What can I apply for?
No, this grant cannot be used towards tuition fees or living costs. You can read more about disability-related study costs the grant can support here.
What can I apply for?No, our position follows that of the DSA. We cannot award a grant for the first £200 towards the cost of a DSA funded laptop.
Typically no, we will not award grants to upgrade DSA-awarded equipment, unless you can explain why this is needed to remove a disability-related barrier. Personal preference or course requirements are not sufficient grounds for an application.
