Student support services

At Salford, we embrace diversity through our Inclusive and Accessible Teaching and Learning Framework, which reflects our commitment to ensuring our teaching and assessments meet the needs of all our students. If you experience a disability, medical condition, or specific learning difficulty (for example dyslexia), we have support in place and can help ensure that you start your time here well-prepared. Take a look at what support is available for specific disabilities and conditions.  

If you are considering studying at Salford and are a veteran, or have parent(s), carer(s), or a partner who are current or former UK Armed Forces personnel, we also have dedicated information and support available to you.

We’re aware that many of our students do not have the support of their families while at university and we know that this can create barriers to success. At Salford, we have award-winning support in place for both care leavers and care experienced students (for example, if you have been in foster care or a residential unit) and for estranged students (students who have little, no, or a negative relationship with both parents). 

We work nationally with organisations that offer advice about finance and applying for student loans, accommodation, and homelessness, offer emotional support, and work with your local authority or support worker to ensure your success at university.  

If you need further information on care experience or estrangement, you find this on the relevant web pages. 

You can access support through our Disability Inclusion Service. Our advisers are here to help support you with any barriers you may face when accessing the campus, its facilities, your accommodation, or your studies. We assist students with specific learning difficulties, long-term medical conditions, mental health difficulties, physical or sensory impairments, mobility difficulties or temporary injuries.

We can meet with you to discuss the expectations of your programme and the range of support that may be available. You may also be eligible for support funded through Disabled Student Allowance (DSA), which we can discuss with you. 

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to managing your money, tuition fees, living costs or student loans and grants. Our team can provide detailed information to help you understand what you’ll be entitled to pay, as well as what loans are available to support you. If you need advice or information about money matters, find out more on our money advice page.  

As a parent, carer, guardian, or supporter, we understand that you’ll play an active part in helping your son or daughter make decisions about studying at university. We have pulled together our parent and guardian information to help you understand the application process, bring your attention to key dates and deadlines, and highlight reasons why your child should study with us.  

We understand that applying to university can be daunting for any student, but for those who are seeking asylum or have been granted refugee status, there are even greater challenges too.   

As an Article 26 University, we can offer a limited number of Article 26 scholarships each year and can also provide specialist advice and guidance on how both sanctuary seekers and refugees can access University or choose to study at Salford. Find out more information about the support you can receive as a sanctuary seeking student. 

For those students who are pregnant or balancing family life alongside your studies, there are a wealth of services available to help you achieve your learning goals, including Busy Bees nursery located on our Frederick Road campus. If you need additional support, find out more information on our students with families page.  

If you’re caring for someone whilst studying, we understand that balancing this alongside your studies can be very difficult. We are the first university in the country to offer an individual Carer Support Plan that can be adapted to your needs. We can also signpost you to local and national organisations that can provide practical and emotional support. For more guidance, take a look at the information on our support for carers page.

We know that it can sometimes be easier to discuss your problems and worries with someone who isn’t a family member, friend, or tutor. Our Wellbeing Advisers can meet with you and assess any emotional or mental health support you may need, including transferring any current support you are receiving to local services or accessing counselling. Find out more about our wellbeing and counselling support.