Application and supporting forms
Alternative formats
All of our forms are available in alternative formats such as Braille, large print or audio. If a student needs these, they can request them by emailing brailleandlargefont@slc.co.uk with:
- their name
- address
- details of the format they need
Or they can call 0141 243 3686 (this number is only for alternative format requests).
Getting the right application form
There are two types of application form to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). The form they need to complete depends on the type of course they’re studying and if they’ve applied for any other student finance. If they don’t complete the correct form it will delay their application for DSA.
Application forms can be downloaded from www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms
DSA1 Slim form
They should complete this form if they’re a full-time undergraduate student who has already applied for other student finance and is unable to apply online.
2026/27 academic year
Download a DSA Slim form (Download PDF 150KB, opens in new tab)
2025/26 academic year
Download a DSA Slim form (Download PDF 129KB, opens in new tab)
DSA1 Full form (DSA1)
Students should complete this form if they’re a full-time student applying for DSA only.
This form is longer as these students must provide additional information.
2026/27 academic year
Download a DSA1 Full form (Download PDF 871KB, opens in new tab)
Download DSA1 Full notes (Download PDF 426KB, opens in new tab)
2025/26 academic year
Download a DSA1 Full form (Download PDF 707KB, opens in new tab)
Download DSA1 Full notes (Download PDF 130KB, opens in new tab)
Supporting forms and guidance
DSA guidance document
Information about the DSA policy.
Download Guidance document (Download PDF 1.09MB, opens in new tab)
Claim form
Students looking to claim costs relating to their General Allowance or Travel Allowance should complete this form and return it with their receipts.
2026/27 academic year
2025/26 academic year
If the student is claiming for travel
Receipts must include the:
- date of the journey
- starting address of the journey
- destination address
- price
- travel company’s name
- travel company’s registered address
- travel company’s telephone number
Disability Evidence Form
To be completed and returned by both the student and a medical professional where the student isn’t able to give us enough evidence of their disability.
Download Disability Evidence form (Download PDF 104KB, opens in new tab)
Request for Temporary DSA Support Form
To be completed and returned where a university or college can’t give support and the student has submitted a formal appeal.
Download Request for Temporary DSA Support form (Download PDF 69KB, opens in new tab)
