Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support refers to access arrangements or accommodations that support students with disabilities and special needs. In SUSS, SEN Support is overseen by  SUSS Student Life (STL) from the  Student Success Centre (SSC). 

The SEN Support team works collaboratively with the students and relevant departments within SUSS to facilitate the support requests both in the academic and non-academic settings.  

In addition to access arrangements or accommodations, students may also tap on the SEN Fund to procure learning support services and Assistive Technology (AT). 

Examples of Support:

• Extra time for exams
• Live captioning
• Buddy support
• Use of assistive technology for exams
• Alternative assessment arrangements
• Accessible physical classroom arrangements
• Accessible student events and activities
• Use of accessible parking lots
• Personalised campus orientation tour
• Speech-to-text or Sign Language interpretation 

We encourage students to reach out early to the SEN Support team via [email protected] to discuss their access or learning needs with the Accessibility Advisor.

Uncertain if you need any support at this time? We welcome you to simply reach out for a chat with the SEN Support team.

All matriculated students with disabilities or special needs can apply for SEN Support. A medical letter/report dated within 1 year of the application is required to verify eligibility.

SEN Support is available for students with:

• Physical or sensory disabilities
• Learning or language difficulties e.g. Dyslexia
• Social or behavioural difficulties e.g. ADHD, Autism
• Mental health conditions
• Other long-term medical conditions or impairments

To request for SEN Support, please submit your application via the SEN Support Application Form.

Every application must be supported by a medical letter/report from a qualified medical professional (which includes registered medical practitioner, educational psychologist, occupational therapist, and/or speech and language therapist) that covers:

• A clear statement of the diagnosis
• The challenges faced due to the condition
• The specific type of support needed
• If long-term arrangement is needed, ensure that the duration is stated as well

The date of the medical letter/ report must be within 1 year from the application date.

The SEN Fund is set up to support the learning needs of SUSS students with:

• Physical or sensory disabilities
• Social or behavioural difficulties, e.g. ADHD, Autism
• Learning or language difficulties, e.g. Dyslexia

The SEN Fund may be used to procure learning support services and Assistive Technology (AT) such as:

• Sign Language interpretation
• Text-to-speech or speech-to-text software
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
• Screen reader
• Hearing aids
• Reader pen

To qualify for the funding, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be a Singaporean Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Be a matriculated student of SUSS (including CET students)
• Household Per Capita Income (PCI) of $2,500 per month or below

For more information, please refer to the Information Guide for SEN Fund - download the PDF or view it online.

Kindly note the SEN Fund application and notification periods as follows:

• Window 1: 1 February to 15 March (Notification Period: end April)
• Window 2: 1 August to 15 September (Notification Period: end October)

To apply for SEN Fund, please submit your application via the SEN Fund Form.

Have further queries? Email the SEN Support Team at [email protected].