Eligibility to apply for DSA funding
You can apply for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA), if you live in England and have a disability that affects your ability to study, such as a:
- Specific Learning Difficulty, for example: dyslexia or ADHD
- Mental health condition, for example: anxiety or depression
- Physical disability, for example: Having to use crutches or a wheelchair
- Sensory disability, for example: if you are visually impaired: deaf or have a hearing impairment
- Long time health condition, for example: cancer, chronic heart disease or HIV
Who is not eligible?
You cannot get DSA from Student Finance England if you’re:
- An EU student who is eligible for fee support only
- Eligible for NHS Disabled Student Allowances (This is a separate scheme)
- Getting equivalent support from another funding source, like from your university or a social work bursary
- On a higher or degree apprenticeship course
