Higher Education Disabled Student Allowance

If you are a student with a learning difficulty and/or disability and are applying for a Higher Education course at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology or another college or university....you may be entitled to Disabled Student Allowances.

Such courses would usually include for instance HNCs, HND, Foundation or First Degrees and some levels of Teacher Training.

If you are unsure, please ask or check the Directgov website through the link below.

This allowance could pay for:

• Specialist Equipment - up to £5,161 for course
• Non-Medical Help - up to £20,520 per annum
• General Disabled Allowances - up to £1,724 per annum

so, it is well worth an application!

The money will be paid into your bank account or directly to the supplier of the service(s), such as: university, college or equipment supplier.

If you will be new to Higher Education you should apply to the Student Loan Company as soon as you can .........it may take some time to go through the process. You will need to provide assessed evidence of your disability.

“Bridging the Gap” a download off the Directgov website explains all. Click the link below to view:

Bridging the Gap: A guide to the disabled students' allowances (DSAs) in higher education.pdf

If you would like to chat to someone in College please ask your support tutor, Student Services or email us at: als@rotherham.ac.uk for advice.