Scotland - Apply for Disabled Student Allowances (DSAs)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for a Disabled Student Allowance (DSAs), the applicant has to approach the following link Student Finance Account link
2. The applicant can download the application from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee mentioned by the concerned officer.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Once the application has been processed, the applicant will be invited to a needs assessment. This assessment will help identify the support needed to succeed in studies.
10. The applicant will receive a support plan. This could include equipment, software, or support workers.
11. Once the application got approved, the applicant will get a notification.
12. The applicant will get a payment to cover any additional costs related to the disability.
13. This entire process can be completed within 14-15 day or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Original ID proof
• Address proof
• Passport size photo
• Evidence to Student Finance England.
• Copy of a report or letter from your doctor or consultant
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

STUDENT FINANCE
Student Finance England PO Box 210 Darlington DL1 9HJ
Telephone: 0300 100 0607
Text relay (if the applicant cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0300 100 0607
Contact link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• Specific learning difficulty, for example dyslexia or ADHD
• Mental health condition, for example anxiety or depression
• physical disability, for example if the applicant has to use crutches, a wheelchair or a special keyboard
• Sensory disability, for example if the applicant is visually impaired, deaf or have a hearing impairment
• Long-term health condition, for example cancer, chronic heart disease or HIV
• An undergraduate or postgraduate student (including Open University or distance learning)

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee mentioned by the concerned officer.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 14-15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Qualification details
• Nationality
• Details of further studies
• Email
• Phone number
• Medical information
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is support to cover the study-related costs that the applicant has because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability.

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Benefits of DSA:

• Financial support: DSA provides financial assistance to cover the additional costs associated with the applicant’s disability or health condition, such as specialist equipment, software, and support workers.
• Access to technology and equipment: DSA can provide funding for the purchase of specialist equipment and software, such as voice recognition software, ergonomic keyboards, or audio recorders, to help the applicant with his/her studies.
• Specialist study support: DSA can provide funding for specialist support, such as study skills coaching, mentoring, and note-taking support, to help the applicant manage his/her studies and reach his/her academic potential.
• Personalized support: DSA support is tailored to the applicant’s individual needs and requirements, based on a needs assessment conducted by a specialist assessor.
• Improved academic performance: With the right support in place, DSA can help the applicant overcome the barriers to learning posed by his/her disability or health condition, enabling the applicant to achieve his/her academic potential and perform at hid/her best.
• Increased confidence and independence: By providing the support the applicant need to succeed in hid/her studies, DSA can help him/her to feel more confident and independent, both academically and personally.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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