Before you start your claim for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), make sure you have everything to hand. These are the main requirements and the step-by-step guide to claiming through the official channel.
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Read the requirements and steps below first, so you can make your claim on the official page in one go.
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No repaymentNot means-testedFor students
📋 Requirements
- Condition: You must have a qualifying disability or condition.
- Course: You must be on an eligible higher education course.
- Evidence: You need medical or diagnostic evidence.
- Needs assessment: You must attend a needs assessment.
🚀 How to claim, step by step
- Apply through your student finance account or by form
- Send evidence of your condition
- Attend a needs assessment
- Receive your DSA entitlement letter
Support is based on a needs assessment and decided by Student Finance England.
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