Funding Amounts - Student Finance Northern Ireland
There are four elements of DSA support:
- Specialist Equipment Allowance
- Non-Medical Help
- General Allowance
- Travel Allowance
Undergraduate
Below are the maximum available rates:
Academic Year: 2011/2012
Postgraduate
For full time and part time students, including distance-learning students, with disabilities. You can receive one allowance of up to £10,469 to help with the extra costs you incur as a direct result of your disability whilst you study. Courses must have an entry requirement of at least a first degree and last for at least one academic year.
Specialist Equipment Allowance
Specialist Equipment Allowance: for help with the purchase of equipment necessary because of the student's disability e.g. computer, Braille printer, Dictaphone, Specialist Software etc.
Non-Medical Helper's Allowance
Non-medical Help: for students requiring non-medical personal assistance e.g. readers for blind students or sign-language interpreters for deaf students;
General Allowance: for general expenses arising from attendance at the course e.g. extra photocopying, special dietary requirements etc.
