Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA) DSA is available to Degree-level students to help cover the study-related costs you have due to a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability. Are you a HE student or applicant with a learning, physical, sensory or mental health disability?Accessing the right support can make a positive difference to achieving success on your course. We can offer you support through the Disabled Student Allowance non-repayable grant (DSA) and we can help you complete the DSA application too.Here to helpDSAs are grants to help pay the extra essential costs you may have as a result of your disability which might include:Long-term health conditionMental-health conditionSpecific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia The DSA grant can pay for the following...1:1 support specialistsFor example: study skills tutors, mental health mentors, sign-language interpreters, or note-takers, and other non-medical support you need to take full advantage of your course. Any specialist equipmentYou need because of your disability. Other disability-related costsSuch as printer cartridges and paper. Extra travel costsYou may have to pay to get to your HE course because of your disability (for example, if you need to take a taxi because your disability prevents you from taking public transport). Contact UsIf you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our advisers are here to help with all aspects of DSA.Call: 01253 504494Email: dsainfo@blackpool.ac.uk DSA Grant Explained Everything you need to know about the Disabled Student's Allowance grant can be found on GOV.uk. More on Disabled Student's Allowance Scroll to TopReturn to Financial Support