Successfully Secured Maintenance Loan & DSA for OU Study (Disability Support)
Hello,
Just wanted to share my experience in case it helps others going through the same process.
I recently applied for a maintenance loan for my Open University distance learning course, as well as Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), due to my disability.
For evidence, I submitted:
Student Finance England (SFE) accepted all of it without issue. I was approved for both the maintenance loan and DSA. My maintenance loan includes the Special Support Element — £4,461.
I applied the end of July and recieved my award letter on 25th September.
I'm due to have my needs assesment with Capita.
Hope that helps
Just wanted to share my experience in case it helps others going through the same process.
I recently applied for a maintenance loan for my Open University distance learning course, as well as Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), due to my disability.
For evidence, I submitted:
•
The Medical Declaration Form
•
A detailed letter from my psychiatrist explaining my condition
•
My most recent PIP award letter (valid for 8 years)
•
Proof of my LCWRA award from Universal Credit
Student Finance England (SFE) accepted all of it without issue. I was approved for both the maintenance loan and DSA. My maintenance loan includes the Special Support Element — £4,461.
I applied the end of July and recieved my award letter on 25th September.
I'm due to have my needs assesment with Capita.
Hope that helps
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by UnluckyPsych69Hello,
Just wanted to share my experience in case it helps others going through the same process.
I recently applied for a maintenance loan for my Open University distance learning course, as well as Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), due to my disability.
For evidence, I submitted:
Student Finance England (SFE) accepted all of it without issue. I was approved for both the maintenance loan and DSA. My maintenance loan includes the Special Support Element — £4,461.
I applied the end of July and recieved my award letter on 25th September.
I'm due to have my needs assesment with Capita.
Hope that helps
Just wanted to share my experience in case it helps others going through the same process.
I recently applied for a maintenance loan for my Open University distance learning course, as well as Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), due to my disability.
For evidence, I submitted:
•
The Medical Declaration Form
•
A detailed letter from my psychiatrist explaining my condition
•
My most recent PIP award letter (valid for 8 years)
•
Proof of my LCWRA award from Universal Credit
Student Finance England (SFE) accepted all of it without issue. I was approved for both the maintenance loan and DSA. My maintenance loan includes the Special Support Element — £4,461.
I applied the end of July and recieved my award letter on 25th September.
I'm due to have my needs assesment with Capita.
Hope that helps
Hi there,
If we can be any further help, please let us know!
Thanks,
Claire
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