Funding support for education (Disabled Students' Allowance)

If you are living in England and accessing higher education (such as at college or university) you can apply for a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) if you have a disability including a:

• long-term health condition
• mental health condition
• specific learning difficulty e.g. dyslexia

You don't have to have an Education, Health and Care Plan to apply for a DSA.

A DSA is paid on top of your other student finance. The money helps you to pay the extra costs you may have because of your disability. It doesn't have to be repaid.

You can find out more about DSA eligibility, how to apply and what support is available on the website.

GOV.UK - Help if you're a student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disability