Students

Information for blind and partially sighted students of all ages.

Latest news

• Our assessment centre for London and the South East has just been accredited. We also do DSA (Disabled Students' Allowance) assessments at our regional centres around the country.

Talk with other students

Join the busy student forum and talk to other blind and partially sighted students studying all over the UK!

Studying and student life

Before you go - how to get financial support, the clearing process, finding a course, discrimination and rights, and what to do if you're applying from outside the UK.

Courses and qualifications - people of all ages can benefit from studying, from evening classes to master's degrees. Learning new skills can be important if you're looking at a change of career.

Study advice - the basics of getting through your course. Tips for studying and revision; how to access library services, images and illustrations, and exam materials; whether you should get a Needs Assessment, and what support is available from RNIB in your region.

Student life - being a student isn't all about hard work. Read about how to survive Freshers' Week and the first term, plus advice on keeping fit, going out and living with other students.

Life after college - choose the career that's right for you. Read our tips on getting work experience, volunteering or planning a gap year, plus advice on writing CVs and psychometric tests.

Download all our factsheets as Word documents or order multiple copies from us.

Can't find what you're looking for? Check out our FAQs for students.

We want to hear from you. Please send your questions or comments to studentsite@rnib.org.uk

For student support where you live, get in touch with one of our RNIB Regional Centres.

Content author: webeditor@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 21/07/2008 18:07