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Educational Support for Students with Disabilities (Special Education Therapy Support and University Support Centers for Students with Disabilities) (장애학생 교육 지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Therapy support (physical, occupational, speech, etc.) for students eligible for special education, and support staff and assistive devices for university students with disabilities

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit
Therapy support for students eligible for special education, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and hearing training and psychological and behavioral adjustment training (using hospitals, clinics, welfare centers and private therapy rooms). National special schools provide support staff, after-school programs and care classrooms. At universities (and graduate schools), the Support Center for Students with Disabilities provides note-taking, mobility assistance, sign language interpretation, stenography, remote services and assistive devices.
Who is eligible
Students eligible for special education (elementary, middle and high school); students with disabilities enrolled in universities (and graduate schools)
When to apply
Ad hoc during the semester (depends on the school or university schedule)
How to apply
Apply to your school, the Special Education Support Center in your jurisdiction, or the university's Support Center for Students with Disabilities. Ministry of Education 02-6222-6060, Korean Council for University Education 02-6915-7601
Important notes
Apply before the semester starts so that support staff can be assigned smoothly.
Note
Therapy support cannot be received together with the Developmental Rehabilitation Service for the same area. At universities, students with mild disabilities may also be supported following deliberation by the on-campus Special Support Committee.
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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Educational Support for Students with Disabilities (Special Education Therapy Support and University Support Centers for Students with Disabilities) (장애학생 교육 지원): who can receive it?

Students eligible for special education (elementary, middle and high school); students with disabilities enrolled in universities (and graduate schools)

Educational Support for Students with Disabilities (Special Education Therapy Support and University Support Centers for Students with Disabilities) (장애학생 교육 지원): how do I apply?

Apply to your school, the Special Education Support Center in your jurisdiction, or the university's Support Center for Students with Disabilities. Ministry of Education 02-6222-6060, Korean Council for University Education 02-6915-7601

Educational Support for Students with Disabilities (Special Education Therapy Support and University Support Centers for Students with Disabilities) (장애학생 교육 지원): how much will I receive?

Therapy support for students eligible for special education, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and hearing training and psychological and behavioral adjustment training (using hospitals, clinics, welfare centers and private therapy rooms). National special schools provide support staff, after-school programs and care classrooms. At universities (and graduate schools), the Support Center for Students with Disabilities provides note-taking, mobility assistance, sign language interpretation, stenography, remote services and assistive devices.

Educational Support for Students with Disabilities (Special Education Therapy Support and University Support Centers for Students with Disabilities) (장애학생 교육 지원): when can I apply?

Ad hoc during the semester (depends on the school or university schedule)