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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

- Maximising the Educational Experience. "University is a challenge for anyone – but when you have a disability, it becomes all the more tricky to traverse the pitfalls of life on campus. Often, at the forefront of these worries is finding the money to be able to fund day-to-day living expenses, the cost of accommodation, and your lifestyle.

For prospective university students living with a disability, it’s important to understand all the options available when it comes to financial support. On top of standard student loans, academics who find learning more difficult due to a disability could be eligible for additional funding in the shape of the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). The money can only be used on things that will support your studies, such as additional travel costs, special equipment or software and non-medical helpers. In England, the maximum amount students could be entitled to is £26,291, but the total depends on a number of factors.

To raise awareness of the DSA and to clarify the process from application to receiving and using the grant, Compare the Market have created this comprehensive guide. Written for disabled students and their support network, this essential resource is an excellent reference point to help young people through the transition into higher education. Topics covered in the guide include:

Evidence you’ll need when applying for the DSA
How to appeal if your application is rejected
Other avenues of support for disabled students
The eligibility criteria for the grant

With the latest government information included in the guide, it has everything you need to start organising your finances ahead of your first term at university.

(6 minute read) Disabled-Students-Allowance-Guide

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

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