DSA is additional funding which may be available to meet any additional study related costs that a student may incur, as a consequence of their disability. Students with a range of disabilities can apply, including those with visual or hearing impairments, physical disabilities, mental health issues, some unseen disabilities and specific learning difficulties such as ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and Asperger’s syndrome.
You will discuss your requirements with a DSA Assessor who will then write a Needs Assessment report which outlines any equipment, training or other support that you might need.
DSA funding can only be used cover the cost of things that you need directly related to your disability and how it affects your academic studies. It cannot be used to pay for things that all students need, like rent or tuition fees.
DSA is non-means tested, and is an award paid for by your Funding Agency. This will be the Scottish Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for students from Scotland, Student Finance England, or Library Boards in Northern Ireland.
More information is available by visiting the links below:
If you would like an alternative versions of these documents, in a format more suited to your needs, please contact the Disability Service on 0131 451 3509
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