Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Following a diagnosis of dyslexia or dyspraxia, you may be advised to apply for DSA to fund your specialist support. ​
​You may claim DSA in addition to your student finance loans and grants and it is not a loan so you will not need to pay it back.
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More information can be found at the GOV.UK website. See here​​​​​
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Signposting from DSA to Specialist Support
1) Apply for DSA
• Complete the application form through your Student Finance account
• Submit evidence
(Diagnostic Assessment Report)
• Await response
3) Funding Confirmed
• Student Finance approve your NAR
• A letter (DSA2) will be issued confirming your support
2) Attend a Needs Assessment
• A Needs Assessment Report (NAR) will be sent to you and your funding body
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If you wish to have your study skills support with Anna, you need to request
'A Place for Dyslexia' at your Needs Assessment.
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4) Book Study Skills Support
• Contact your NMH Study skills provider on your DSA2 letter
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