Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs)
are grants for disabled students in Higher Education. These help to cover extra
costs that you may have to pay when attending your course as a direct result of
disability, a mental health condition or specific learning difficulty. The
allowance can help with various costs, including a non-medical helper, major
items of specialist equipment, and travel. You can apply for the DSA if you're a full-time, part-time or postgraduate
student.
Find full details in the booklet 'Bridging the Gap' available by calling the Department for Education & Skills (DFES) free on 0800 731 9133, or visit the Directgov Disabled Student Allowance pages for more information.