1. Are you eligible for extra support in higher education?
Information for students
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2. What are Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)?
You can apply for Disabled Students’ allowances (DSAs) to cover some of the extra costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability You can get the allowances on top of your other student finance and you won’t have to repay DSAs The allowances will be tailored to your needs and take into account what the University already provides Your University can also provide a range of support – make contact with their Student Services department to learn more

3. How do I know if I am eligible?
Some of the conditions that may entitle you to extra support via DSAs and directly from your University include: ADHD • Anorexia • Anxiety • Aspergers • Autism • Bi-Polar • Cancer • Chronic Fatigue • Crohn’s Disease • Depression • Diabetes • Dyslexia • Dyspraxia • Eating Disorder • Epilepsy • Fibromyalgia • IBS • Migraines • Multiple Sclerosis • Scoliosis Spina Bifida • Specific Learning difficulty • Stroke • Tinnitus • Visual Impairment and many more

4. What could I be entitled to?
Training
*recommendations are made following a DSA assessment
Assistive software
*Your University has a range of additional support services to help you succeed. Make contact with your intended place of study to find out more
Laptop contribution
Lecture notes/recording
BSL interpreter
Note taking support
Specialist 1-1 support
Travel expenses

5. Why Claim?
Because you are entitled to support to help you succeed. When surveyed about claiming DSAs most students say that they wish they had asked for help sooner. Students in receipt of DSAs are more likely to finish their degree and more inclined to get a first.
“I am certain that I would not have been able to achieve a degree without the help I received from DSA”
Jose – Undergraduate

6. Why Claim?
“From feeling like I had to drop out to experiencing university like everyone else is something I will always be grateful for. ”
Ellouise - Undergraduate
“It has still been challenging BUT with DSA support/equipment I am nearly there. Thank you!”.
Alison – Undergraduate .

7. How do I make a claim for DSAs?
The claim process can be time consuming – apply as soon as possible! You can make an application anytime after you have applied to University.
Don’t forget to contact your intended place of study to find out what inhouse support is available too.
Disability Rights UK have produced a useful guide called Into HE for disabled students
If you want help or advice with the claims process call our free helpline on or

8. Checklist to Success
Check you’re eligible for support at abilitynet.org.uk/claimit
Ensure you have the necessary evidence from your doctor or relevant practitioner
Speak to your University to find out what support they can offer
Fill out an application and send to your funding body at
Once you receive your approval letter, go to
to book your assessment
After the assessment you will receive a report with recommendations that is sent to your funding body for approval
Receive equipment and other support

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