Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA)
 

I'm going to go to uni in a few years time and got told by someone that I'm entitled to DSA because I'm partially sighted and need extra help with stuff.

I was given a link to the goverment's website and and downloaded the form. It said that I'm not entitled to DSA because I get a busary from the NHS because I'll be studying (hopefully) Child Health Nursing.

How is this justified? This means that I'm going to have to pay for any support I need out of my own pokcet...

YOU ARE ENTTITLED TO IT!!!!

I was on a NHS funded course! You do still get an allowence (and a big one at that) But i think that it you apply to a differnt place. You apply to your LEA (local education authority)

Your uni should have a disabled or sensory support worker based at the uni who can help you. Apply as soon as you can as it takes forever to get it. I was halfway through my first year when i got mine and I appled a few months before the ourse started.

Also include as much evidence as possible with your application. A Letter from your doctor or something which says you are registered partially sighted.

If you want any more info feel free to pm. Most the forms are still fairly fresh in my mind.

Kim

Thank you.