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Applying for a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

Find out if you're eligible for a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), how to apply, what evidence you'll need, and how Student Wellbeing can support you.

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Who can apply for DSA?

If you're a higher education student living in England, you may be able to apply for a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) if you have a:

  • Disability
  • Long-term health condition
  • Mental health condition
  • Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia

Find out more about eligibility and applying for DSA on the GOV.UK Disabled Students' Allowance page.

How Student Wellbeing can help?

Not all students will be eligible for DSA. Student Wellbeing's Disability and Mental Wellbeing Advisers can:

  • Explain how to apply for DSA
  • Help you understand what evidence is needed
  • Discuss any support you may need during your studies
  • Recommend reasonable adjustments through a Study Needs Agreement (SNA)

Need further support?

To book an appointment with a Disability and Mental Wellbeing Adviser:

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