Am I Eligible for DSA?
The Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is support to cover any study-related expenses you incur due to a mental health issue, a chronic illness, or any other impairment. This can stand alone or be used in conjunction with any student loans you may receive. Your unique needs, not your household income, determine the kind and amount of support you receive. Please see below for a list of commonly accepted conditions, this list is not exhaustive...
SpLDs and Mental Health conditions
Conditions such as:
- Dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia
- ADHD
- Autistic Spectrum Conditions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- EUPD
- Bipolar
- PTSD
- Eating disorders
- And OCD, to name just a few!
Sensory Impairments
Conditions such as:
- Visual impairment
- Sensorineural hearing loss
- Myopia
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Meniere's disease
Physical Disabilities
Conditions include:
- Fibromyalgia
- Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrome
- PoTS
- Diabetes
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
- HIV
- Scoliosis
- Bladder/bowel dysfunction
- Hydrocephalus
- Cancer
- Long Covid
- And many more!
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The Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) is support to cover any study-related expenses you incur due to a mental health issue, a chronic illness, or any other impairment. This can stand alone or be used in conjunction with any student loans you may receive. Your unique needs, not your household income, determine the kind and amount of support you receive. Please see below for a list of commonly accepted conditions, this list is not exhaustive...