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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

What is the DSA?

The Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable government grant to help cover costs related to a student's studies, which they may have as a direct result of a disability.

Students with a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difference (such as Dyslexia), may be eligible to apply for additional funding through the DSA. ÌýSupporting evidence is required to apply for DSA. ÌýÌý

Students may receive DSA on its own or alongside any student finance loan.

What can DSA pay for?

DSA can help towards the cost of:

  • Specialist one-to-one (non-medical) help,Ìýsuch as mentoring, study skills, notetaker support, specialist support professional for students with sensory impairments.
  • Specialist equipment, such as assistive technology (AT), software, ergonomic equipment.
  • General allowance(s), such as printing, travel.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

When should students apply for the DSA?

  • To get the maximum benefit, we encourage students to apply as early as possible.
  • Students can apply before their course starts or any time during their course.
  • Self-financed, part-time undergraduate, or postgraduate students need to reapply each year.

How do students apply for the DSA?

  • The application process depends on the funding body students are applying through.
  • Students receiving Student Finance can typically apply online.
  • Other students will need to complete a DSA application form.
  • Supporting evidence is required to apply for DSA.

The Student Disability and Inclusion Team have put together a step-by-step overview of the DSA process to support and guide students through the DSA application process.

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Need help applying, or have a question about the DSA?

The DSA is external to the University, but we can assist students in applying for the DSA or accessing their entitled support.

Students canÌýcontact the Student Disability and Inclusion TeamÌýat any stage of the DSA process for help and guidance.

Contact us

If you are a current student, you can login to your ÃÛÌÒTV account and visit ourÌýÌýto find details of our DSA support sessions.

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Useful Links and Downloads

Overview of the DSA processÌýÌý
Student Finance England (SFE) online application guidanceÌýÌýDSA application checklist
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