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:

Disabled Students’ Allowance: the complete guide, by Compare the Market

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

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