Overview
Higher education students living in England, who meet certain criteria, can apply for a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) if they have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Contact
Student Finance England
Disabled Students' Allowancehttps://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas/overview
Inclusion
Supporting
- Autism
- Deaf / hearing impairment
- Social, emotional and mental health needs
- Multi-Sensory impairment
- Learning difficulties
- Communication and interaction needs
- Physical disability
- Visual impairment
Local Offer
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) are paid on top of your other student finance and don’t have to be repaid.
It can be used to pay for specialist equipment, extra travel costs etc. Application forms (DSA1) and further information on how to apply is available on the website. (opens in new tab)
How much you get depends on your individual needs - not your household income. If you’re a part-time student your ‘course intensity’ can affect how much you get.