Disabled Students’ Allowance
Disabled Students’ Allowance( DSA) is support to cover the study-related costs you have because of a mental health condition, long-term illness or any other disability.
Eligibility You can apply for DSA if you have a disability or condition that affects your ability to study, such as a:
• learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or ADHD
• mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression
• physical disability, such as if you’ re partially sighted or have to use crutches
• long-term health condition, such as cancer, chronic heart disease, or HIV
What’ s available You could get up to £ 27,783 *. The actual amount you will receive does not depend on household income, but on your individual needs. This is a grant, not a loan, so it won’ t need to be repaid.
How to apply If you are applying for student finance you can use your account to apply for DSA. It can take up to 14 weeks, so apply as soon as you can. You will need to submit evidence to support your application. You will then attend a Study Needs Assessment that will be arranged for you, this is where your specific package of support will be determined.
* This is the maximum grant available for students commencing their course prior to the 1st of January 2027.
For more details scan the QR or visit: gov. uk / disabled-students-allowance-dsa