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

DSA 1 Full form (DSA1)

Students should complete this form if they’re a part-time student applying for DSA.

2026/27 academic year

DSA1 Full form (Download PDF 871KB, opens in new tab)

DSA1 Full notes (Download PDF 426KB, opens in new tab)

2025/26 academic year

DSA1 Full form (Download PDF 707KB, opens in new tab)

DSA1 Full notes (Download PDF 130KB, opens in new tab)

Supporting forms and guidance

DSA guidance document

Information about the DSA policy.

DSA 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.

Claim for Reimbursement form for 2026/27 academic year (Download PDF 79KB, opens in new tab)

Claim for Reimbursement form for 2025/26 academic year (Download PDF 66KB, opens in new tab)

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.

Disability Evidence form (Download PDF 104KB, opens in new tab)