How much DSA can I get for Anxiety?
There are a range of anxiety disorders which students can be diagnosed with that impact their learning and study ability. Therefore, students with a form of anxiety diagnosis are eligible to receive Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) which is a non- repayable grant available to students who’s learning is impacted by their disabilities. Do I have […]
What you’re entitled to: How much DSA for mental health conditions
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant that is available to students who’s learning is impacted by their disabilities and diagnosed conditions. There are a wide range of mental health conditions which students are diagnosed with that can cause them to struggle academically as a result and therefore stand as an eligibility to receive […]
How much DSA can I get for Depression?
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available to UK students with learning difficulties and impacted disabilities. Depression is a mental health condition which is classed as an eligible diagnosis for receiving DSA at university, but how much is offered to students struggling with this condition? With over 27% of students at university reporting […]
Who is Eligible for DSA?
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available to students with disabilities, health problems and learning difficulties which is provided with the aim to aid students in the areas of which their studies are affected. It can be tricky to know who specifically is eligible for DSA as there are many factors to be […]
5 ways to beat the January study rut
If you are heading toward a January study rut, don’t be alarmed! This happens to the best of us and it is probably best this happens now rather than nearer your deadlines. There are a few different ways you can try to get out of your rut. Get into a good routine that is manageable […]
10 New Year’s study resolutions for successful students
So, 2022 is over… and we move into 2023! This is usually about the time when everyone started coming up with there new years resolutions. What better time than to focus on your studies and to create some study resolutions for the year! A lot of the time, people fall into the trap of creating […]
Exercising before study: The benefits
There have been many studies that speak about how important exercising before study can be. Regular physical exercises, such as jogging or cycling, may do wonders for your brain, especially before studying for multiple reasons. It is thought that your body and brain can be energised and ready to study just from 2 minutes of […]
How to apply for DSA: A step by step guide
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available for students at university in the UK whose studying is impacted by one or more disabilities which they experience. DSA is funded on behalf of the UK government and can be awarded in a number of forms, such as grants, reimbursement for equipment, assistive technology […]
Get a Lecture Recorder: How to record class lectures in person and online
Being a student in 2022 comes with the amazing benefit of being able to record lectures at university; something which most students didn’t have before the pandemic. There are many obvious benefits of why a lecture recorder is a valuable tool to have as a student, such as avoiding missing out on important content or […]
How to be a pro at colour-coded notes
If you want to ‘jazz up’ your study notes and find a new way of studying then try jumping on the colour-coded notes hype! Colour-coded notes are a great way to make your studies more fun and engaging whilst still getting everything done that needs to be revised. This method is great if you are […]
