How do I applying for the Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs)?
To show that you qualify for the Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) you will need to provide evidence that you have a disability, medical condition, sensory impairment, physical disability, mental health condition, or a specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) which affects your ability to study. This evidence will need to be sent with an application to an appropriate funding provider.
Funding Providers
Student Finance England (SFE)
You are eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) through Student Finance England (SFE) if you are a student on a Higher Education course, who lives in England. To confirm that you are eligible please visit their website for further details: gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas
Student Finance Northern Ireland (SFNI)
To qualify for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) you must have a disability, a long-term health condition, mental health condition, physical disability or specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, that meets the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 that impacts on your ability to study. To confirm that you are eligible please visit their website for further details: studentfinanceni.co.uk
Student Finance Wales (SFW)
Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) are available if you have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition, or specific learning difficulty. DSAs are grants to help pay the essential extra costs you may have as a direct result of your disability. You must meet the definition of a disability under the Equality Act 2010. To confirm that you are eligible please visit their website for further details: studentfinancewales.co.uk