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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

Accepting applications

Extra money for disabled students for equipment, software, a support worker and other study costs. Not a loan and not means-tested.

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Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Accepting applications
Funding amount
England up to £27,783 a year (2026/27); Wales up to £34,671; NI up to £25,000
Listed deadline
Apply when you apply for student finance (any time in the year)
Who can apply
Students.
Where
Anywhere in United Kingdom
Pays for
Paying for school, Equipment or supplies
Study level
University (bachelor's degree), Graduate school (master's or PhD)

Who it's intended for

Details
Undergraduate and postgraduate students who qualify for student finance and have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty (like dyslexia or ADHD).

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Amounts from Prospects' 2026/27 summary. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students who qualify for student finance and have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty (like dyslexia or ADHD).
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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