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Open University

Kate Kestrel

Has anyone on here got any experience of studying with the Open University? My son is thinking of doing a course with them - and we’d love to hear of anyone’s experience of studying with them, and whether or not they are very helpful and supportive of disabled students? Also - did anyone apply for a maintenance grant for the O.U because of their disability- and did yo7 get the grant if you did apply? Thanks :) 

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  • Hello Kate Kestrel.

    It’s funny you mention this - I am considering pursuing a degree with the Open University, I may have to take note of this topic myself!


    While this is not my experience, a friend of mine applied to the OU where disclosing additional needs, receiving a good degree of support, ranging from adapted equipment to educational concessions such as extra time for coursework & adjustable study hours.

    While I can see that our fantastic community has fantastic input to give, I would like to pass on NAS resources related to university level education.

    starting college or university

    Best of luck with navigating education, you have every right to succeed.

    Thanks - Mod Zac

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  • Hello Kate Kestrel.

    It’s funny you mention this - I am considering pursuing a degree with the Open University, I may have to take note of this topic myself!


    While this is not my experience, a friend of mine applied to the OU where disclosing additional needs, receiving a good degree of support, ranging from adapted equipment to educational concessions such as extra time for coursework & adjustable study hours.

    While I can see that our fantastic community has fantastic input to give, I would like to pass on NAS resources related to university level education.

    starting college or university

    Best of luck with navigating education, you have every right to succeed.

    Thanks - Mod Zac

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