Home/You asked — we repliedYou asked — we repliedAnswers to the questions we hear mostFrom what DSAs actually are, to what happens at your assessment — pick a topic below, or browse everything.All questions30About DSAs5Applying & eligibility6Needs Assessment5Working with Beacon9ADHD & specialist support5About DSAsWhat are Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)?+About DSAsDo I have to pay DSAs back?+About DSAsWill applying for DSAs affect my other student finance?+About DSAsWhat can DSAs pay for?+About DSAsDo I need a formal diagnosis before I apply?+Applying & eligibilityWho is eligible for DSAs?+Applying & eligibilityHow do I apply for DSAs?+Applying & eligibilityWhat evidence do I need to provide?+Applying & eligibilityHow long does a DSA application take?+Applying & eligibilityI’m an Open University or part-time student — can I still apply?+Applying & eligibilityI’m a postgraduate student — am I eligible?+Needs AssessmentWhat is a Study Needs Assessment?+Needs AssessmentDo I need to prepare or revise for it?+Needs AssessmentHow long does the assessment take?+Needs AssessmentCan my assessment be online or in person?+Needs AssessmentWhat happens after my assessment?+Working with BeaconHow do I choose Beacon as my provider?+Working with BeaconCan I request a Welsh-speaking support worker?+Working with BeaconWhere does my support take place?+Working with BeaconIs my support in person or online?+Working with BeaconCan I keep the same support worker throughout my course?+Working with BeaconWhat if my support isn’t working out?+Working with BeaconAre your support staff qualified?+Working with BeaconHow do I book or reschedule a session?+ADHD & specialist supportDo you offer specialist ADHD support?+ADHD & specialist supportWhat is Brain-in-Hand?+ADHD & specialist supportI’m on a specialist course — can you help?+ADHD & specialist supportCan you support mental-health conditions as well as learning differences?+ADHD & specialist supportI’ve been unwell — can you help with mitigating circumstances?+Working with BeaconDo you support students studying anywhere in the UK?+Didn't find your answer?We're happy to talk things through — there's no such thing as a silly question.Ask us a question →
