Additional Learning Support Higher Education Disability Support: Disability Students’ Allowance (DSA). If you are applying for a higher education course, you may be able to access support from Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). This is a government funded scheme designed to help with the costs incurred as the result of a disability, medical condition, Specific Learning difficulty (SpLD) such as dyslexia or mental health condition. DSA funding is allocated to the individual student and not the College. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they engage fully in the process of applying for DSA. The allowance can help pay for study related support, including specialist equipment. The support you get depends on your individual needs and not on income. To apply for financial help through Disabled Students’ Allowances, you can check before you make your application. Use Ability Net’s free HE Support Checker www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HEsupport-checker-page or Contact Associates’ free eligibility checker portal.contact-associates.co.uk/ eligibility/ to find out more. How do I apply for DSA? You don’t have to have a confirmed place on your course before you apply for DSA and it is best to apply as soon as possible to help ensure there are no delays to the start of your support. You will be asked to provide proof of your disability, medical health condition, sensory impairment, mental health condition, or specific learning difficulty (e.g. a diagnostic assessment of dyslexia, or letter from a medical professional). To find our more about Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs), visit: www.gov.uk/disabled-studentsallowances-dsas Who can help me in college? The Learning Support Team can help you: • complete your DSA application • contact your DSA supplier • liaise with assessors/DSA/tutors • help with queries about your support We are open for appointments Monday to Friday, 9.00am-4.00pm. Contact us to answer queries or to book an appointment by contacting Nicola Metcalfe Learning Support Manager e: nicola.metcalfe@hopwood.ac.uk t: 01706 753 815 IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU 9
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