Extra help - Disabled Students' Allowances - Page 2

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There are a lot of students on here with similar difficulties who have received things like note takers, dictaphone, (voice recorder) software, etc. to help them.

Thanks Tiger Rag,

It is the case that some students may get that type of support to help them on their course. However, all the support we give is based on each student's individual need so what people get can vary, even if they have the same condition.

Emma and Amy

Reply 21

Tiger Rag

Original post by Amy Hedges

Hi there,

I'm afraid that you can't get discounts on laptops or other equipment from the DSA. If you need a computer to run specialist software (that you need because of your disability) and you don't already have one, we can offer you some funding towards the cost of a computer but you would need to pay the first £200 yourself.

Hope that helps

Emma and Amy

Is the £200 contribution just paid by Enlgish non-NHS funded students?

Reply 22

Amy Hedges

Official Rep

Original post by Tiger Rag

Is the £200 contribution just paid by Enlgish non-NHS funded students?

Hi,

The £200 contribution is for students who apply through Student Finance England only, so student's studying elsewhere in the UK and those that apply to the NHS don't need to make that contribution.

Hope that helps

Emma and Amy

Reply 23

Amy Hedges

Official Rep

Hi Everyone,

Our time is nearly up for today (we'll be going at 11) but we'll be back here on Friday 3 - 4pm and in the mean time there is loads more info about DSA here: http://slc-apps.co.uk/Quick-Start-Finance-Guide/disabled-students-allowances.html

Enjoy your week

Emma and Amy

Reply 24

Laura SFE

Official Rep

Thanks Emma and Amy and they'll be here on Friday between 3-4 to answer more of your questions.

You can find out more about Disabled Students' Allowances by watching the films in our DSAs playlist on YouTube.