Disabled Student's Allowance
Disabled Students' Allowances provide extra financial help if you have a long term health condition, mental health condtion or specific learning difficulty like dyslexia. They are available on top of the standard student finance package and don't have to be repaid.
You can get help with the costs of:
- specialist equipment, for example a computer if you need one because of your disability
- non-medical helpers
- extra travel because of your disability
- other disability-related costs of studying
- Website
- Gov.uk
- Cost(s)
- Free to use
- Referral required?
- Yes
- Referral and availability notes
You need too apply for Disabled Students Allowance https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms
- Notes
Who Disabled Students' Allowances are aimed at Disabled Students' Allowances are grants to help meet the extra course costs students can face as a direct result of a disability or specific learning difficulty. They are aimed at helping disabled people to study on an equal basis with other students. Eligible full-time, part-time and postgraduate students can apply for Disabled Students' Allowances. The amount you get doesn't depend on your household income. Disabled Students' Allowances are paid on top of the standard student finance package, and don't have to be paid back.
- Related Links
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Eligability for student Finance
Access to Learning Fund
How to apply