Disabled Students' Allowances Applications

Proof of disability

You must provide evidence of your disability or long-term health condition, such as a doctor's letter, diagnostic assessment or completed medical evidence form (ask our DSA Coordinator for a blank copy, or download one by clicking here).

Nationality

You must be a UK student. 

Course requirements

You must be a one of the following:

• a full-time undergraduate student on a course lasting at least 1 year
• a part-time undergraduate student whose course lasts at least 1 year (and doesn’t take more than four times as long to complete as the equivalent full time course)
• a postgraduate student studying a recognised taught or research course

For more information please visit the Gov.uk website to check your eligibility. 

The funded support package that you will get is based on your individual needs. For more information and current figures, see the Gov.uk website.

If you are still unsure whether you may be eligible, staff at The Sheffield College can advise you. Please contact us on 0114 260 2600 or speak to our DSA Coordinator:

Charlotte Hope

charlotte.hope@sheffcol.ac.uk.