NAS Scotland Student Support Service
Main information
Service categories: Information, advice and advocacy
The National Autistic Society Student Support Service provides Specialist Mentoring, 1:1 Study Skills, and Study Assistance (in-class) support for autistic students at universities and colleges across Scotland. This service is funded by the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA).
Our Specialist Student Mentors are highly skilled and experienced in providing autism specific support to students in further and higher education. We adopt a person-centred approach and support is tailored to each individual student based on their particular needs and preferences.
Specialist Mentors support students with a wide range of issues as they understand that students are affected by social and emotional concerns, as well as academic matters, throughout the course of their studies. Mentors work with students to identify areas in which support is required and adapt their approach to suit the needs of each student.
We also offer in-class support for students who require a Study Assistant when they attend college or university, and many of our mentors are qualified to deliver 1:1 Study Skills support.
NAS Student Support rates for coming academic year (2025-2026)
Student Support - Specialist Mentor: £60.26 (excluding VAT); £72.31 (including VAT)
Student Support - Study Assistant: £30.75 (excluding VAT); £36.90 (including VAT)
Student Support - 1 to 1 Study Skills Support: £66.63 (excluding VAT); £79.96 (including VAT)
Website: https://www.autism.org.uk/autism-services-directory/n/nasscotlandstudentsupportservice
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Students, Young person
Referral Sources: Education, Yourself
Covers: Scotland
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training
Other specialisms: Learning disability
Provided by
The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children. We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers
The National Autistic Society
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