Disabled Students' Allowance DSA
Disabled students' Allowance can be awarded by Student Finance England, with evidence of a Specific Learning Difficulty for Disability.
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For students with dyslexia this evidence is diagnostic assessment report, carried out by an assessor with an Assessment Practising Certfificate.
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Students with ADHD or Dyspraxia can apply by providing medical evidence, however due to long waiting times, students with ADHD or dyspraxia can also apply with a Specialist Teacher Assessor report if they have an Assessment Practicing Certificate and have undertaken additional training
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These assessments follow the standard format for dyslexia, ADHD and Dyspraxia assessments, with recommendations focusing higher level study.
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More information about DSA can be found here