Special educational needs - disabled students allowance

What are Disabled Students' Allowances?

Disabled Students' Allowances are grants to help meet the extra course costs students can face as a direct result of a disability, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty. They are aimed at helping disabled students to study on an equal basis with other students.

Full-time, part-time and postgraduate students can apply for Disabled Students' Allowances.

The amount you get doesn't depend on your household income.  Disabled Students' Allowances are paid on top of the standard student finance package, and don't have to be paid back.

For more information on Disabled Students Allowance please visit the Direct Gov website.