The DSA contributes towards the additional costs you may incur during your course, due to your disability or Specific Learning Difference. It is not a loan and does not need repaying. The DSA is non-means tested and is based on your needs. There are, however, restrictions on what the DSA can be used for which will be discussed in your Study Needs Assessment. You will not receive a monetary award, but the suppliers of your support will be paid directly by your funding body.
To access the DSA you will need to apply to your funding body. This will normally be the same organisation from which you are receiving your general student funding.