Who is eligible for the DSA?
If you’re a student with a disability or condition, you may be eligible for the disabled students allowance (DSA). This allowance can help you pay for things like extra costs for 1:1 support, specialist equipment, software, travel, accommodation and other support services.
To be eligible for the DSA, you need to be a UK resident in higher education and you must have a disability or condition that affects your ability to study, such as:
- Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD) or ADHD.
- Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and PTSD.
- Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Long-term illnesses such as HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and cancer.
- Physical impairments.
- Sensory impairments.
You will need to provide proof of your disability in the form of signed medical evidence or a diagnostic report from a qualified professional.