Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs)

1. Overview

As a higher education student living in England, you can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) if you have a:

  • disability
  • long-term health condition
  • mental health condition
  • specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia

The support you get depends on your individual needs and not on income.

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Last updated: 12 March 2014