Disabled Students' Allowance
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available to disabled students of higher education in the United Kingdom. It is paid by the Student Loans Company[1] on behalf of Student Finance England,[2] Student Finance Wales,[3] Student Awards Agency Scotland,[4] Student Finance Northern Ireland,[5] and the governments of Jersey,[6] Guernsey,[7] and the Isle of Man.[8]
It helps to cover additional study costs that result from disabilities (both physical and learning) as well as mental health issues and long-term illnesses.[9] The exact support given depends on the needs of the student. Examples include partial or complete funding for a sign language interpreter, extra printing, or a new personal computer.[9]
Students on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses may apply for DSA. The student must prove eligibility by submitting a document as evidence of their disability. For medical conditions, this evidence may be a letter or report from a doctor or consultant. For learning disabilities, a report from a practitioner psychologist or a specialist teacher is used instead.[2]
See also
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Education in the United Kingdom
- Equal opportunity
- Universities in the United Kingdom
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