Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)

Information about Disabled Students' Allowances and how they can be used

Introduction

A higher education student living in England can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance if they have a:

  • disability
  • long-term health condition
  • mental health condition
  • specific learning difficulties like dyslexia

You can find more information about Disabled Students’ Allowances on the GOV.UK website.

You can find out information about other support available for additional needs in higher education on our Higher Education page. This also includes support applying for Disabled Students Allowance.

Last updated: November 13, 2024

Next review due: May 13, 2025

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