What does DSA mean in UNIVERSITIES

Eligibility depends upon the type of course you are studying. Generally, if you're an undergraduate student studying at a recognized university or college in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and you receive either the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) or the Special Support Grant (SSG), then you may be eligible for DSA support.

The kind of support that individuals may receive through DSA depends on their individual needs. Common types of support include specialist one-to-one tuition, assistive technology and equipment, travel costs and other related costs such as personal care and childcare costs.

Yes, each student is allocated a fixed amount of funding from DSA based upon their individual needs assessment report. This funding is set at an annual maximum level and cannot exceed this amount.

The first step in applying for DSA is to request an application form from Student Finance England (SFE). Once your application has been submitted, SFE will assess it in accordance with their eligibility criteria and will then make a decision regarding whether you are eligible for the allowance or not.

Yes. Deadlines can vary depending on your institution but typically applications need to be received by Student Finance England before the start of your academic year. It's important to check with your institution what their deadline is before submitting your application.