Disabled Students' Allowance

Disabled Students’ Allowance

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is support to cover the study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability.

This can be on its own or in addition to any student finance you get.
The type of support and how much you get depends on your individual needs – not your household income.

You do not need to pay back DSA.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students can get up to £26,291 a year for support.

What can DSA pay for

You can get help with the costs of:
Specialist equipment, for example, a computer if you need one because of your disability
non-medical helpers, for example, a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter or specialist note-taker
extra travel to attend your course or placement because of your disability
other disability-related study support, for example, having to print additional copies of documents for proof-reading