Universities - higher education

Disabled Student’s Allowance

Once a young person enters higher education, their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) will "cease to maintain", as the Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA) support replaces the education support provided by an EHCP. 

The DSA can get help with the costs of:

• specialist equipment, such as a computer, if you need one because of your disability
• non-medical helpers, such as a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter or specialist note taker
• extra travel that's needed to attend your course or placement because of your disability
• other disability-related study support, for example, having to print additional copies of documents for proofreading

For details on eligibility and how to apply, visit the GOV.UK website (external link).

Finding the right university

Many universities have provision for students with special educational needs or disabilities.

• For more information on which university is appropriate for you, visit the website of the University Central Admissions Service (UCAS) (external link)