Students on the University of Hull campus

Disabled Students Allowance

Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) is a grant available to UK students with a disability, health condition or learning difficulty. You don't need to pay it back.

Disabled Students Allowance helps to pay for any extra study-related costs that you might incur at University because of your disability.

Non-medical helpers and study skills for dyslexia and specialist note-taking support for sensory impaired students.
Specialist equipment you need for studying, like digital recorders or computers and assistive software
Additional disability-related travel to and from University

Hubble Portal

How to apply

You'll need to apply to your local funding body with a copy of your medical evidence and/or educational psychologist's report.

Find out more about how to apply where you live:

If you need assistance completing the forms, we're happy to help.

You can apply for DSA as soon as you have applied to the University. There's no cut-off date and you can apply if you are already a student too, but the process can take several weeks.

Am I eligible?

The definition of disability is very broad. Use the links above to check eligibility criteria and if you're in doubt, please get in touch.

DSA is not available if your course is shorter than a year, or if you're on an Apprenticeship course.

What happens once my DSA support has been approved?

You'll receive a confirmation letter from your funding body detailing what has been approved and what to do next. If you need any further help in arranging your support, or if you're entitled to support from the University (such as one-to-one study skills tuition), please get in touch.

Get in touch

We are open between 9.00 and 5.00, Monday to Friday.

Call 01482 46 2222

Visit the Hubble Centre 1st Floor, Student Central

Enquiry
Existing students raise an enquiry in Hubble Portal
Parents, guardians or graduates email contact-studentservices@hull.ac.uk

24-hour support

More information on these support services is available here.

Hull University Student Assistance Program 0800 028 3766
Mental Health Advice & Support Line 0800 138 0990
Samaritans 116 123
Shout text 85258

Campus security
Emergency: 01482 465555
Non-emergency: 01482 466868

Accommodation
Courtyard: 01482 462080 or 01482 466006
Westfield Court and Taylor Court: 07864692502 or 07884285096