Supplementary Accommodation Support (Ensuite)
The information on this page is for 2026/27 first year starters only. If you are a second, third or fourth year, or a returning Post-graduate student, please email disability@warwick.ac.uk for details.
Further information
Further information
Some disabled students may require en-suite accommodation because of disability related needs, which can result in additional accommodation costs. The Supplementary Accommodation Support (Ensuite) scheme provides financial assistance towards these additional costs for eligible students. On this page, you will find information about the scheme, including eligibility criteria, application details and how to apply.
It's important to note that you can only apply for the accommodation support after completing your Term 1 enrolment.
Eligibility
Undergraduate and postgraduate students (Home, EU and International) may apply if they meet the eligibility criteria, including having a disability-related requirement for en-suite on-campus accommodation. Students who have resident carers on campus for personal care assistance will be able to apply for the accommodation support for their en-suite room, as well as any en-suite carer accommodation.
How do I apply for Accommodation Support?
How do I apply for Accommodation Subsidy?
You can apply at any stage during the academic year
Please note we do not accept retrospective applications or back date payments for previous academic years.
When applying for Supplementary Accommodation Support (Ensuite), you will be asked to provide medical evidence that explicitly references the requirement for an en-suite on disability grounds and outlines the reasons for it.
Students who are supported for on-campus en-suite accommodation will not be automatically eligible for the subsidy and will still be required to apply with the relevant evidence.
Applications close on 1st June each year but you can apply through Term 1, 2 and 3. These will be considered through the course of the academic year and you will be notified through the Wellbeing PortalLink opens in a new window:
- if successful the accommodation support will be awarded pro rata to the length of your accommodation contract for that particular room in that academic year.
- if you have been unsuccessful in your application and you have additional supporting evidence that has not been previously considered you can reapply for the subsidy.
What else do I need to know?
What else do I need to know?
The accommodation support is calculated based on the difference between a standard room with shared facilities on campus and a standard room with en-suite facilities. This doesn't mean the cheapest and more expensive blocks; the accommodation supportis only a contribution towards en-suite costs.
Please note that for certain blocks, such as Claycroft, that are not en-suite blocks as such but only offer a small number of en-suite accessible rooms, the subsidy is calculated based on a comparable shared facilities block.
Some other aspects to consider:
- the accommodation support is awarded termly, and it is credited on your account post application.
- if you move into en-suite on-campus accommodation later in the year, the accommodation support will be awarded pro rata to the number of weeks you have been occupying the en-suite room.
- if you are experiencing any financial hardship due to the retrospective nature of the accommodation support, and are unable to cover your accommodation fees whilst you are applying for the accommodation support, you are encouraged to contact the Disability Team, who can liaise with Student Finance to discuss how to best support you.
Your privacy matters
The information and evidence submitted during the application stage will only be used for the purposes of the accommodation support and will be treated confidentially.
The Supplementary Accommodation Support (Ensuite) process and policy operate in line with the University's Student Feedback and Complaints ProcedureLink opens in a new window.