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How do I apply for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and what support can I get from the DSA?

The Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) are a non-means tested grant for students studying in higher education who have a disability as defined by the Equality Act (2010).

There is a huge amount of support that can be funded, which can include:

  • Specialist equipment including assistive technology and specialist software
  • Non-medical helpers including 1:1 mentoring and study skills support
  • Extra travel because of your disability
  • Other costs of studying as a result of your disability such as a printing allowance.

As part of the application process you will attend a needs assessment, where an assessor will discuss in detail the support the DSAs can fund and put together a tailored package of support to meet your needs.

For further information about how to apply, please see your specific funding providers’ help page below:

If you are not eligible for funding as described on the relevant page, or if you have any questions about how to apply, please contact the MySurrey Hive team via Surrey Support for support with your query. Please select "Disability and Neuroinclusion" as your enquiry topic

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