Due to the Covid-19 virus, our Job Club for Deaf and HoH people will remain closed until further notice. Our users will be notified
of the next opening day as soon as possible. Please everyone be smart and be safe. Read our Deaf Umbrella Covid 19 Statement here.
Disabled Student's Allowances (DSA)
If you are deaf or have hearing loss and are a higher education student living in England, you can apply for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).
DSAs will help you pay the extra costs you may have because of your disability and don’t have to be paid back.
As a deaf or hearing loss person, you could use a DSA to pay for extra equipment or support, such as a British Sign Language interpreter (NMH Rates QAG 18-19)
TO QUALIFY FOR A DSA, YOU MUST:
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be an undergraduate or postgraduate student (including Open University or distance learning)
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have a condition that affects your ability to study
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qualify for student finance from Student Finance England
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be studying on a course that lasts at least a year
HOW MUCH DO YOU GET?
It will depend on your individual needs - not your household income.
For the 2018 to 2019 academic year you could get:
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
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Specialist equipment allowance up to £5,529 for the whole course
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Non-medical helper allowance up to £21,987 a year
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General allowance up to £1,847 a year
PART-TIME STUDENTS
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Specialist equipment allowance up to £5,529 for the whole course
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Non-medical helper allowance up to £16,489 a year
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General allowance up to £1,385 a year