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charlierad.bsky.social
My #DisabledStudentsAllowance 2024 experience

18 July: I submit form

9 Aug: SFE reply w/question. I reply same day

2 Sept: SFE reply w/q. I reply same day

25 Sept: I chase up

2 Oct: SFE send me different form. Submitted same day

Nov: Application processed. “Course ended 31 Oct > ineligible”😤
November 27, 2024 at 6:24 PM
juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social
As always, @jimdickinson.bsky.social hits the nail on the head - #DisabledStudentsAllowance #DSA is a shambles, and disabled students across the sector are being badly let down and denied equality of opportunity. Humph. wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...
Reforms to Disabled Students Allowance are turning into a costly crisis
One of the things going on in the background of higher education that few recognise or understand the implications of is processing times for Disabled Students Allowances via the Student Loans Company...
wonkhe.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:58 AM
viva-victoria.bsky.social
However the practical support I need for my #PhD research - IT equipment, finance, software, has been incredibly hard to get hold of despite a successful application for #DisabledStudentsAllowance going in back in August 2024
March 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
francesleckie.bsky.social
This week's IL newsletter: Assistive software under threat – Proposed changes to #DisabledStudentsAllowance could put vital study support at risk for thousands of disabled students. #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveEducation #DigitalAccessibility #DisabilityNews #ILnews
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June 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social
Starting uni or already a student?

Our Community Space is here, and this month, we are giving you information on the Disabled Students Allowance (DSAs) and the support you can receive.

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#DisabledStudentsUK #CommunitySpace #DisabledStudents #DisabledStudentsAllowance
A poster by Disabled Students UK. The title says “Community Space.” The text reads: “A space to learn more about being a disabled student in higher education. Your chance to make friends with other disabled students! At the bottom, there’s an illustration of a diverse group of people, including wheelchair users, people with visible and invisible disabilities, and people of different backgrounds. A poster by Disabled Students UK. The title says “What is the Community Space?” The text reads: “A space where you will learn more about the support that is available to you!”, “Your chance to learn more about Disabled Students UK and how to get involved!”, and “To meet other like-minded disabled students!” There’s an illustration of a person in a wheelchair holding hands with another person standing beside them, both smiling.
September 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM