Disabled Student Funding
The Service can help you to apply for non-means assessed allowances intended to cover the extra costs or expenses that you may incur while studying and which are a direct result of your disability.
Since every student’s circumstances are different, individual funding will normally be discussed during your first appointment with an Advisor. However, if you wish to make a general enquiry regarding funding, contact us by email disability.service@ed.ac.uk. Please note that it can take up to 3 months for funding to be awarded.
Important: We cannot help with financial assistance for living costs and fees. The University’s Scholarships and Student Finance Office can provide further information on this type of support.
UK Students: Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) is available to undergraduate and postgraduate UK students:
DSA Overview (BSL)
Non UK students
Republic of Ireland Students
Republic of Ireland undergraduate students can apply to the Irish Higher Education Authority (HEA) for funding.
Overseas / EU Students
Funding is available through Disabled Students Support Fund (DSSF) for students who are not eligible for DSA. This includes Overseas, EU and part-time students taking fewer than 60 credits per year.
Research Councils
Some research councils provide DSA for Postgraduate Research Students. Please contact an advisor for further advice: disability.service@ed.ac.uk