Fact · Accessibility and health
£27,783per year (maximum)
GOV.UK says undergraduate and postgraduate students can get up to 27,783 pounds per year in Disabled Students' Allowance.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Undergraduate and postgraduate students can get up to £27,783 per year for support.”
Disabled Students' Allowance, GOV.UK, 2026, What you'll get.
Open the original- What it measures
- DSA can cover specialist equipment such as a computer, non-medical helpers such as a specialist note taker, some travel costs and other disability-related study support. The GOV.UK guide is titled 'Help if you're a student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disability'.
- What it does not show
- This is a maximum; the amount depends on a needs assessment of the individual student. The page did not name the academic year when checked in October 2026. It covers students in England; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own schemes.