Disabled Student Allowance
What is the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)?
The Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)| can help to pay for any costs or expenses incurred that arise due to disability, whilst studying. They are not income assessed and there is no upper age limit.
Who is eligible?
Full-time, Part-time and Postgraduate 'home' students with disabilities are able to make an application for DSA.
How do I apply?
Applications are made to Student Finance England (SFE) via the direct.gov| website.
How is it paid?
The Student Loans Company will either pay you or the supplier of the specialist equipment or services.
What happens next?
SFE will notify you in writing about the equipment and support that they will fund from the DSA. This process usually takes four to six weeks.
Where can I find out more about DSAs?
The leaflet Bridging the gap| and some Key dates| are available to download from the governments website, or you can contact the University's Disability Co-ordinator|.
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