Can I claim DSA?

Hello. I have had a heart condition called Pulmonary Valve Stenosis all my life. I had surgery to improve but not fix it when I was 11 as the only fix would be a valve transplant. Would I be eligible for DSA? Thank you.

Reply 1

claireestelle

Original post by KMLeeson

does it affect your ability to study?

Reply 2

KristinaMaria

Original post by claireestelle

does it affect your ability to study?

It would affect my ability to get around campus but not studying directly no.

Reply 3

claireestelle

Original post by KMLeeson

It would affect my ability to get around campus but not studying directly no.

its likely all you could apply for is a taxi allowance

Reply 4

KristinaMaria

Original post by claireestelle

its likely all you could apply for is a taxi allowance

Okay, thank you for your help! :smile:

Reply 5

Tiger Rag

What Claire said, really. DSA will pay for extra costs you have as a student. So, things like getting around campus, if you need exam arrangements, if you can't get to the library (for books and photocopying) or your illness means you can't always get to lectures, you can get things like a note taker, etc.