We would like to help you cope with these obstacles. We do this by means of certain arrangements, but also through extra personal guidance. 

Support needs

Many students need extra support during their studies. This need may arise from conditions such as dyslexia or an autism spectrum disorder, a chronic illness, functional impairment*, mental health issues, pregnancy, young ageing, gender transition, or special family circumstances such as providing informal care. These situations create a demand for extra facilities or flexibility in education, which we refer to as support needs. 

*By functional impairment, we mean a long-term to permanent condition that can lead to study delays. This includes all motor and sensory disabilities, as well as non-visible disabilities such as dyslexia, RSI, chronic fatigue, depression, and disorders on the autistic spectrum.

Because the impact of a support need on the progress of studies varies from person to person, we provide personal guidance. Together with the student counsellor and your study career coach or mentor, you create a study environment suited to your individual needs, enabling you to function optimally. 

Intake interview

When you apply in Studielink, you can already indicate whether you have a support need. This is not compulsory, but we do advise you to make this known. That way, Breda University of Applied Sciences can provide you with specific, personalised guidance. You can also indicate via Studielink whether you would like an intake interview with the student counsellor. During this interview, the student counsellor will discuss with you which arrangements and provisions are important for you. The interview will also discuss possible financing via your PGB (Dutch abbreviation of ‘personal care budget’). Make sure that you can show a medical or dyslexia statement during this interview.

Personal guidance

• The student counsellor The student counsellor specialises in legislation and regulations, for example on study financing, enrolment and termination of enrolment, binding study recommendations, and the legal position of students. But the student counsellor can also help you with personal problems. If you agree, the student counsellor will inform your study career coach or mentor of your situation.
• Study coach or mentor Your study coach or mentor is your personal coach. They have insight into how you develop during your studies. They also know the options within the study programme, the requirements for entry-level professionals, and the opportunities within the professional field, sector or profession. Therefore, the coach or mentor is the right person to advise and guide you in making choices. If necessary, they can refer you to internal staff or services.

Read more about student counselling at BUas.

More information

This web page called hoger onderwijs toegankelijk contains an overview of circumstances that may affect your studies, complete with useful tips and tools. 

Special circumstances

Sometimes you may face special circumstances such as providing informal care, young parenthood, pregnancy, or a gender transition. These situations may cause disruptions or delays in your studies or placement. It is important to discuss your situation with your student counsellor and inquire about the available options. 

For example, you may be eligible for the Profiling Fund if you need financial support due to special circumstances. Your student counsellor can help you apply for an allowance under the Profiling Fund.

Read more about student counselling at BUas.

Facilities

Studying at Breda University of Applied Sciences is more than attending lectures and taking exams. Studying also means working in groups with your fellow students, going on excursions, doing work placements, getting around at school or in the city, and much more. Breda University of Applied Sciences therefore not only offers facilities that are directly related to your studies, but also those that, while not directly related, can still support your academic success: 

Examination facilities, such as:

• Extended examination time and/or a low-stimulus exam room; 
• Adapted study materials or tools like a calculator, dictionary or spelling checker; 
• Supporting software such as ReadSpeaker and Textaid.

Study facilities, such as:

• Access to our buildings;
• The opportunity for rest and care in specific areas; 
• Supporting training courses (BEST training) on topics such as studying with AD(H)D and coping with stress. 

Tips and tools

This web page called hoger onderwijs toegankelijk contains an overview of circumstances that may affect your studies, complete with useful tips and tools.  

Contact voor aanmelding

If you would like to know more about the possibilities for extra guidance or support during your studies now, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. 

Read more about student counselling at BUas.

Financial support

As a student, you are entitled to student finance, depending on your age and nationality. If you receive student finance and you incur study delays, or if you have to terminate your studies early due to your disability, there are a number of financial schemes you can apply for.

Financial support from DUO

Wanneer je studievertraging oploopt, wanneer je noodgedwongen moet stoppen met je opleiding of niet binnen 10 jaar kunt afstuderen, kun je bij DUO een aanvraag doen voor financiële ondersteuning. Er zijn verschillende regelingen die uiteen lopen van verlenging van je studiebeurs tot omzetten van de lening in een gift. Om in aanmerking te komen voor een regeling bij DUO neem je contact op met je studentendecaan. Deze beoordeelt of je in aanmerking komt voor een speciale voorziening en welke voorziening het best bij jouw situatie past.

Financial support from Breda University of Applied Sciences

You may also submit a request for financial support from the Profiling Fund of Breda University of Applied Sciences. For more information about this option, please contact your student counsellor.