The Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) is offered to anyone whose studies are affected by a disability, whether a learning difficulty, mental or physical health problem. The allowance offers additional support and funding, over and above your student finance, helping you complete your post or undergraduate degree.

When it comes to applying for DSA Plymouth, it can be a rather daunting process, there are several things you need to do, from your initial application to submitting evidence of your disability to attending an assessment at a centre, such as Access for Students Plymouth, which is a government-approved agency.

Disabled Students Allowance is extra funding offered to students that have a disability, helping them complete their studies. It is offered over and above your Student Finance, covering equipment and non-medical services you need. The DSA does not need to be repaid, unlike your student loan The only time you pay for this allowance is if you choose to leave your course early or you are overpaid.

Household income does not affect the DSA. The Disability Students Allowance is paid based on each individual's needs from the equipment you need to non-medical helpers, general and transport. It does not cover basic care, which you would have whether you were studying or not.

The Director at Access for Students, Lauren Gardener, said “The DSA is tailored to each student's needs, helping make the day-to-day student life easier, especially when it comes to attending class, taking notes, revising and travelling. This may be a laptop with specialist software to a person that is on hand to take notes for you or a British Sign Language interpreter.”

Some requirements must be met to be eligible for DSA Plymouth. You must be a UK resident, you must be doing an undergraduate or postgraduate course of a minimum of one year, full or part-time, at university or via distance learning. You must quality for Student Finance and your disability must affect your ability to study.

Application is quick and easy, completed online with uploading evidence of your disability. Students will then be advised whether to attend an assessment. Do not book your assessment before you are requested to do so. Access for Students offers assessment services to students applying for DSA.

About Us:

Access for Students is a United Kingdom-based DSA assessment specialist, government registered to provide students with an assessment, identifying the equipment and support they may need to complete their studies. The company comprises a friendly and knowledgeable team, offering comprehensive advice for students who are eligible for DSA and have been told by their funding body to get an assessment of their needs. Access for Students does not provide funding. Their service is to help students identify what they need to complete their studies, such as a sign language interpreter or a specialist note-taking. Full details can be found on their information-packed website at https://www.accessforstudents.co.uk.