What help is there for dyslexic students undertaking a Higher Education course at university or college?
Dyslexic students in Higher Education, who have been assessed as dyslexic, can apply to their Local Education Authority (LEA) for a DSA. Part-time students, studying at least 50% of a full-time degree course and post-graduate students are now eligible for this allowance. (Also students studying a degree through the Open University.) The DSA may include equipment, such as a PC, hardware and appropriate software, an annual non-medical helper’s allowance, which can include funding for ICT training, proof-reading, and an annual general allowance for books etc. See DfES Leaflet Bridging the Gap – A Guide To Disabled Students Allowance (DSAs) in Higher Education, 0800 73199133.
