Disabled Students' Allowance Full Time Undergraduate, Northern Ireland Students
3. How much can I get?
The amount of Disabled Students' Allowance you can get depends on your individual needs
The only way to know exactly how much you'll get is to apply.
You'll be asked to attend a Study Needs Assessment
This assessment is held at an approved assessment centre and helps us understand your individual needs, so we can work out how much Disabled Students' Allowance you can get.
How much is available in 2022 to 2023?
You could get up to £25,000 each year. This can be used to cover the costs of specialist equipment, a non-medical helper and more general costs you may have.
There's also a travel allowance available to cover any study related travel costs you may have due to your disability. This is assessed on a case by case basis.
How much is available in 2021 to 2022?
Depending on the outcome of your study needs assessment you could be eligible for one or more of these.
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Allowance name |
What it's for |
|---|---|
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General Allowance |
to help with everyday costs related to your disability or condition |
|
Specialist Equipment Allowance |
to help pay for equipment you might need, for example:
|
|
Travel Allowance |
to help with travel costs relating to your disability or condition |
|
Non-Medical Helper Allowance |
to help with the costs of personal assistance, for example:
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The following table shows the maximum amounts available for each allowance.
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General Allowance |
Specialist Equipment Allowance |
Travel Allowance |
Non-Medical Helper Allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
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Up to £1,759 each year |
Up to £5,266 for the duration of the course |
No upper limit |
Up to £20,938 each year |